Job: Social Media Coordinator: Philadelphia Museum of Art

The Social Media Coordinator actively participates in and administers a wide variety of social media activities to maintain and build the Museum’s social media presence. This position works with the Communications, Web, Education, Membership and other internal teams to create and carry messages that promote news about the Museum’s collection, special exhibitions, events, and public programs.

Responsibilities include:
• Managing content and developing tone/voice for dedicated museum blog
• Generating and organize social media events to maximize real-time communications and buzz
• Pitch exhibitions and events to social media reporters, bloggers, and online publications- locally and nationally
• Work with Advertising & Promotion Coordinator to create content to share on platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube
• Develop topics for on-going series of YouTube videos with Curators, Education, Membership and other relevant departments
• Sending promotional blasts out to members and press.
• Managing online discussions by listening to users, reading posts, and responding in a time manner to user needs and requests.
• Establish consistency of message across multiple networks.
• Monitor, track, and report on discussion topics on social media platforms for management team and internal use.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in a marketing and communications related field plus 3+ years of relevant experience. An art history background and experience writing about art is important - particularly in the social media settings outlined above. Excellent writing and verbal communications skills required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Photoshop, and some html needed. Candidates should have the ability to work independently as well as with a team in a fast-paced environment and produce under tight deadlines with multiple priorities.

To apply email jobs@philamuseum.org with the subject line "SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR - COMMUNICATIONS"