Director of Communications and Marketing

The Director of Communications and Marketing is responsible for strategizing, developing, implementing, and overseeing a comprehensive, integrated strategic communications plan that ensures effective media relations, marketing, content, community relations and collaboration, and brand and identity programs and campaigns across diverse media that convey a strong identity with broad visibility for the Fowler Museum. Major areas of responsibility include media relations, digital marketing and communications, print and other out of home promotions, reputation and issues management, crisis communications, community relations and collaboration, content production and management, and project and budget management. Primary duties include: ensuring successful promotion and marketing of all Museum exhibitions and programs with the goal of increasing the volume and diversity of physical and online audiences and supporters; overseeing a proactive and comprehensive program of media relations that generates press and publicity for the Museum and increases awareness of its unique niche and ambitious goals; developing, shaping, and leading decisions about print and digital content consistent with institutional mission and excellence to further the Museum’s position as a cultural leader; conceptualizing and executing the presentation of the Museum and its public image and identity as a dynamic cultural institution through design and branding in print, digital, and signage media; and overseeing department staff, operations, and finances. As an integral member of the Museum’s Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Communications and Marketing works closely with and provides leadership and guidance to the Museum Director and other senior management on key communications decisions and matters affecting the Museum’s public image and brand identity. The Director of Communications and Marketing also collaborates with other Museum department heads, including Curatorial, Education, Public Programs, Visitor Experience, Development, Operations, Technology, and Administration, in addition to working closely under the dual supervision of the Assistant Dean of Strategic Communications for the UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture and serving as the primary point of contact for the Museum with UCLA Strategic Communications. This position requires regular in-person work at the Museum. A flex work agreement can be negotiated based on personal and institutional needs.

Salary: $93,000 – $95,000

Benefits: “Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.”

Education requirements: Master’s degree

Deadline to apply: August 30, 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter, other

How to apply: Apply here