The Santa Barbara Museum of Art (SBMA), a leading West Coast art museum, presents internationally-recognized collections and exhibitions and a broad array of cultural and educational activities.
The Communications and Social Media Manager reports to the Marketing and Communications Director and is responsible for developing, managing, and executing strategic communications, digital content, social media, and public-facing messaging that advances the Museum’s mission, exhibitions, programs, visitor engagement, marketing and brand identity. Join us in this key role as a part of our Marketing and Communication team.
● While working in an environment full of inspiration and creative talent, the Communications and Social Media Manager will develop and manage the Museum’s social media and digital platforms, including writing, editing and content development and strategy, and engage in building our audiences.
● Your promotion, editorial calendars, listings and generated media coverage of exhibitions and events and preparation of press materials to local and national media will extend inspirational opportunities and culture into the art and education communities locally and beyond
● Working aside the Director of Marketing and Communication, this critical position develops marketing materials including bi-weekly print and radio ads, video content, membership communications, quarterly newsletters, bi-weekly eblasts, social media initiatives, and provides essential content to our website; maintain and evolve the Museum’s institutional voice across digital, print, media and social platforms.
Responsibilities include strategic development, management, and content development for digital initiatives, including social media platforms, paid digital advertising, Google adwords, etc.; providing a proactive role in writing and reviewing website content and updating as necessary; drafting and distributing listings of exhibitions and events to local and national media contacts; maintaining and updating local and national media contact list; tracking and maintaining press coverage archives; drafting, proofing and editing of press releases and other press materials; obtaining estimates and coordinating with vendors as needed. This position assists in the development of other marketing materials, including membership communications and quarterly newsletter, along with general administrative support. The Manager plays an integral role in cross-departmental project management by independently managing multiple communications projects from concept through completion, including timelines, content drafts, approvals and publication.
BA 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 (Zoho, etc.), PR tracking/coverage (Cision, etc.), digital media creation (Canva), MS Office Suite, Photoshop, etc.) Must have experience with management, content development, and execution of social media initiatives, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tik Tok, Google, etc. Requires excellent personal and organizational skills, strong ability to multi-task, while utilizing excellent communication, public relations, and written communication skills.
Other Information
· The position reports to the Director of Marketing and Communications.
· Schedule: Exempt status, non-remote, some evenings, weekend or holidays may be scheduled. Ability to adjust schedule to flex hours to support evening or weekend events.
· Compensation DOE: $ 70,304 to 73,750.00
· Full Time Status provides competitive and comprehensive benefits offerings including eligibility for medical, dental, vision, pre-tax savings, long term disability, life insurance plans, and more. Accrued vacation up to 15 days in 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, and SB BikeSpot membership. Located 90 minutes from downtown Los Angeles, and set between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara has a vibrant, walkable downtown and nearby higher education institutions, including UC Santa Barbara.
· Successful background check is required and ability to complete occasional offsite visits and/or errands using reliable transportation. Ability to perform merchandising tasks and lift 25 lbs. occasionally.
· Submission package to Include: Application, resume, cover letter, and three professional references to: hr@sbma.net.
SBMA Application found at (located: https://www.sbma.net/about/careers)
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
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. The
Santa Barbara Museum of Art is recognized for its comprehensive art collection, diverse exhibits, and a broad array of events and community activities.
Please E-mail to: hr@sbma.net (preferred)
