Organization: Blue Medium Inc.

Location: New York, NY

Country: USA

Sector: Communications / Public Relations / Marketing

Position Level: Senior

Education: 4-year degree

Position type: Full Time Permanent

Salary: $60-70,000 plus benefits

Public relations firm specializing in visual arts, design, and architecture seeks a full-time Senior Account Manager to join its Visual Arts team.

We are searching for an organized, experienced, results- and detail-oriented public relations professional to manage the day-to-day efforts to support our nonprofit and commercial clients in the visual arts field, including foundations, museums, galleries, and other art related projects. Candidates should have solid experience in visual arts public relations, preferably from the commercial or gallery sectors. Established media relationships in the field are essential. Outstanding writing skills and polished interpersonal skills are key to this role. Candidates must be able to think creatively and quickly, and be comfortable with facilitating introductions and interaction in social environments. Foreign language skills are a plus.

Three to five years of public relations experience, preferably in an agency, is required, along with team management experience.

Responsibilities include:

Creating and executing strategic communication plans/timelines
Acting as a day-to-day contact for clients and media
Overall support of account team
Sustaining and fostering art and culture media relationships
Actively pitching top media outlets
Developing and editing press materials including press releases, pitches, media alerts, fact sheets, image selections, Q&As, remarks, and presentations
Fielding media inquiries and arranging media interviews
Managing special events, such as media previews and trips
Overseeing agendas and media updates for client meetings, calls, and reports
Working with our digital content division to advise clients on digital content and social media strategies
Database supervision
Facilitating new business opportunities
Representing Blue Medium at client and art world events
Reporting to the Account Director of Blue Medium

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree, ideally in communications, journalism, or art history
Proficiency in Google Drive suite, AirTable and MuckRack (or similar media database platforms)
Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills
An energetic team member and self-starter
Ability to multitask and prioritize
Solid understanding of social media tools and channels
Strong ties to the art world
Deep knowledge of and established relationships with media outlets covering visual arts, culture, and lifestyle
Willingness to work both from our office (3 days per week) and from home (hybrid)

We value stability and long-term work relationships, and seek candidates whose professional goals align naturally with the agency values and those of its clients. In addition to the base salary, incentives and benefits include 100% company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, generous vacation and personal days, a retirement plan, and bonuses subject to revenue and performance.

Salary range is $60-70,000 per annum, based on experience. A review is conducted after three months.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to: careers (at) bluemedium (dot) com no later than Monday, October 28. No phone calls please. If you meet the criteria for employment and the potential compensation is acceptable, we look forward to your application.

Blue Medium is an equal opportunity employer. Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Application Instructions / Public Contact Information

Application Deadline
10/28/2024

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