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Massachusetts Institute of Technology Director of Marketing and Communications in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Director of Marketing and Communications
Job Number: 23986
Functional Area: Communications
Department: Museum
School Area: Associate Provost for the Arts
Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
Employment Category: Exempt
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Schedule: M-F
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Job Description
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS, MIT Museum, to manage marketing, public relations, and social media programs for the Museum. Will promote the Museum locally, nationally, and globally through all forms of media and special marketing initiatives; act as Museum contact and spokesperson; and increase the Museum’s visibility as a representative of MIT’s values and mission. Responsibilities include partnering with the director to determine the Museum’s overall voice and message in the public space; developing a strategic multimedia plan to increase public awareness; acting as chief branding officer; directing creative for promotional campaigns and other initiatives; securing media partnerships and negotiating media buys based on data analysis; planning and implementing marketing campaigns for specific exhibitions, public programs, and earned revenue streams (e.g., Museum Store); supporting fundraising efforts; overseeing website and social media content and tone; owning the customer relationship management system (HubSpot); serving as the central media relations point person; supervising staff; attendance monitoring, analysis, and reporting; representing the Museum at professional and MIT community meetings; partnering on developing operating and special campaign budgets; and other duties as needed.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; five years’ experience in institutional marketing and communications; marketing and public relations experience in a nonprofit, cultural, or educational organization; interest in STEAM subjects; excellent organizational, people-management, writing, editing, and interpersonal skills; ability to manage multiple projects and vendors and work under pressure to meet deadlines; experience motivating staff and external contractors to achieve measurable results; comprehensive knowledge of digital and print communications channels, including advertising; and discretion and judgment with confidential information/issues. PREFERRED: museum, cultural sector, or public science engagement experience. Job #23986-10 Occasional weekend and evening work may be required.Please include a cover letter with application. Candidates are strongly encouraged to submit a link to a portfolio of successful campaigns or prior work. 5/2/24