The Seattle Art Museum’s Communications Department is looking for a social media & communications coordinator to assist with content development and day-to-day maintenance of all museum social media channels. The ideal candidate will be organized and creative with 1+ years of experience, an in-depth knowledge of social media with proven results across platforms, and a passion for art.
Please include a resume, cover letter, and work samples in your application. Work samples: 1–3 proposed social media posts for SAM (indicate the platform for each post) and a longer writing sample (max. 500 words), such as a social media campaign plan or report or a blog post.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Works with the digital media team to concept, write, and create content for SAM’s social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Snapchat.
- Works with communications team to develop and implement social media campaigns in support of museum exhibitions, programming, and initiatives.
- Writes for different audiences, reflecting SAM’s values and commitment to equity
- Coordinates interdepartmental projects to develop compelling content to support museum attendance, gain and retain new members, and drive engagement.
- Monitors SAM’s social media channels, as well as visitor based review sites such as Yelp and TripAdvisor and responds to customer service issues.
- Works closely with department to improve the organization of deliverables.
- Analyze and review effectiveness of organic efforts and paid campaigns to help evolve ongoing social media strategy.
- Executes campaigns across social platforms and google ads on budget
- Supports communications staff as necessary.
- Works with communications team to write, place, and track impact of SAM’s Google Grant search advertising efforts.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BA/BS degree required; museum, marketing, public relations degree preferred
- At least one year of relevant work experience
- Knowledge and understanding of current social media landscape, trends, tools
- Experience coordinating and drafting content for social media channels
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Proficiency using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)
7. Experience using social media scheduling, monitoring, and engagement tools
- Able to work independently and in a team setting with a high level of professionalism.
- Able to take initiative, prioritize multiple competing tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work accurately with close attention to detail.
- Abilitytoadheretomuseumpoliciesandtosupportmanagementdecisionsinapositive, professional manner.
- Comfortable working a flexible schedule to accommodate event and programcoverage, as well as after-hours social media monitoring.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS (Not required but a plus):
- Photography and video experience; familiarity with Photoshop
- Experience with paid social media campaigns.
- Familiarity with The Chicago Manual of Style, and AP Stylebook.
- Experience with Google AdWords and Google Analytics
For more information and to apply, visit: http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/Documents/Social%20Media%20Coord%209.2017%20EXT.pdf