Communications and Social Media Manager –Full Time

Responsibilities

• Develops, manages, and executes strategic communications, digital content, social media, and public-facing messaging that advances the Museum’s mission, exhibitions, programs, visitor engagement, marketing and brand identity.
• Engages in building the Museum’s audiences through social media and digital platforms, including writing, editing, and content development and strategy.
• Works alongside the Director of Marketing and Communication to develop marketing materials such as bi-weekly print and radio ads, video content, membership communications, quarterly newsletters, bi-weekly e-blasts, social media initiatives, and provides essential content to the website.
• Maintains and evolves the Museum’s institutional voice across digital, print, media, and social platforms.
• Develops and manages digital initiatives, including social media platforms, paid digital advertising, Google AdWords, etc.
• Provides a proactive role in writing and reviewing website content and updating as necessary.
• Drafts and distributes listings of exhibitions and events to local and national media contacts.
• Maintains and updates local and national media contact lists.
• Tracks and maintains press coverage archives.
• Drafts, proofs, and edits press releases and other press materials.
• Obtains estimates and coordinates with vendors as needed.
• Aids in the development of other marketing materials, including membership communications and quarterly newsletters, along with general administrative support.
• Manages multiple communications projects from concept through completion, including timelines, content drafts, approvals, and publication.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5-7 years of digital/social media, and public relations and/or marketing experience.
• Prior successful experience with digital communication tools (email campaigns, online calendars, social media scheduling software, PR tracking/coverage, digital media creation, MS Office Suite, Photoshop, etc.).
• Experience with management, content development, and execution of social media initiatives, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Google, etc.
• Excellent personal and organizational skills, strong ability to multi-task, and excellent communication, public relations, and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• BA degree required.

Skills

• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Proficiency in digital communication tools and platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong public relations and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive and comprehensive benefits offerings including medical, dental, vision, pre-tax savings, long-term disability, life insurance plans, and more.
• Accrued vacation up to 15 days in the first two years of service, 64 hours of paid sick leave reissued annually, and 13 paid holidays (14 on Federal election years).
• 403b eligibility with a Museum match up to 5% of your earnings after a year of service.
• SB BikeSpot membership.

Location and Commute

• Located 90 minutes from downtown Los Angeles, and set between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.
• Vibrant, walkable downtown and nearby higher education institutions, including UC Santa Barbara.
• Ability to perform merchandising tasks and lift 25 lbs. occasionally.

Application

To apply, please submit your application, resume, cover letter, and three professional references to: hr@sbma.net. The Santa Barbara Museum of Art is located at 1130 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Fax: (805) 966-6840. The Santa Barbara Museum of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity.