Public Relations Director

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. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Writingo Media materials such as press releases, advisories, listings, one-pagers, etc.o Talking points/messagingo Social copyo Website contento Video scriptsoEditingo Grant proposalso Written materials across all departmentso Newsletters and eblastso Exhibit copyo Collateral and advertisingoManagemento PR Agency Day to day operations and coordinationo Senior Space Adviser Coordinate media ops and scheduling Liaise with internal departments regarding needs and activities Social Mediao Department liaison with TikTok agency regarding strategy and scriptso Review of social content calendar Media Relationso Develop and implement comprehensive communications plans for new exhibits, programso Provide message and media training to spokespersonso Field and vet media requestso Drive media attendance for and manage media on site for festivals, ceremonies, programs and special eventso Proactively pitch the Museum’s programs and peopleo Maintain a pulse on media trends and tools Paid shootso Pre-shoot coordination (negotiations, contracts, approvals and coordination with internal departments) and on-site staffing Strategic Relationshipso 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)o Programming committeeo 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 Manuel 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.