Intrepid Museum is hiring: Director - Public Relations in New York

Director – Public Relations

The Intrepid Museum is currently seeking a Director – Public Relations. This position will report directly to the VP of Communications. The Director of Public Relations is responsible for media operations at Museum ceremonies and events, managing media and production shoots, reactive and proactive media relations, driving positive publicity for the organization's signature festivals, coordinating with the Museum's PR agency and serving as a primary brand steward. The position will be a key contributor to overall department strategy. The Director will also develop, review, edit and execute content across multiple platforms including the Museum's website, advertising, printed materials and internal newsletters. The position will coordinate activities with internal departments to support their respective initiatives, ensuring consistency in voice and adherence to brand guidelines and Intrepid Museum style guide.
Salary Range - $90,000 - $95,000
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Writing
Media materials such as press releases, advisories, listings, one-pagers, etc.
Talking points/messaging
Social copy
Website content
Video scripts
Editing
Grant proposals
Written materials across all departments
Newsletters and eblasts
Exhibit copy
Collateral and advertising
Management
PR Agency

Day to day operations and coordination

Senior Space Adviser

Coordinate media ops and scheduling
Liaise with internal departments regarding needs and activities

Social Media
Department liaison with TikTok agency regarding strategy and scripts
Review of social content calendar
Media Relations
Develop and implement comprehensive communications plans for new exhibits, programs
Provide message and media training to spokespersons
Field and vet media requests
Drive media attendance for and manage media on site for festivals, ceremonies, programs and special events
Proactively pitch the Museum's programs and people
Maintain a pulse on media trends and tools
Paid shoots
Pre-shoot coordination (negotiations, contracts, approvals and coordination with internal departments) and on-site staffing
Strategic Relationships
Develop and further relationships with:

Media
Military PAOs
PR departments for partner events, external events, VIP or Gala honoree teams, etc

Internal Committees

(participate in and contribute to)
Programming committee
Website committee
Museum Brand Stewardship
Ensure consistency of tone and adherence to brand guidelines, messaging and Intrepid style guide across all Museum content and distribution channels
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Communications or a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience. Expertise in media operations. Hands-on experience managing media and production shoots. Must be a strong writer and editor with knowledge of Chicago Manual Style. Experience managing a junior staff member. Experience working across multiple teams and departments. Excellent communication, presentation, and organization skills. Not-for-profit or cultural institution experience a plus. Passion for Museum's history and mission a plus. Ability to work weekends, holidays, and evenings as necessary.
We offer a competitive salary and the opportunity to be a part of a very rewarding time in the Museum's history!
Intrepid realizes that it is rare an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. If much of this job description describes you, then we encouraged you to apply.