PATH of WNY

Communications & Media Relations Manager

Buffalo, NY (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive museum communications and media relations for BSNS, overseeing press, social media, and multimedia content across the Buffalo Museum of Science and Tifft Nature Preserve.

  • Own media relations, press previews, and story pitches for BSNS across the Museum and Tifft.
  • Must-have: five+ years in marketing, communications, or public relations with proven media coverage.
  • Standout: leads social media strategy and multimedia content aligned to branding and mission.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Build and steward strong, positive relationships with reporters, editors, producers, influencers, and media outlets, with a focus on western New York and regional press.
  • Proactively pitch stories that highlight exhibitions, programs, events, and organizational impact.
  • Draft and distribute press releases, media advisories, talking points, and press kits to support exhibitions, programs, and major announcements.
  • Organize and lead media previews, press visits and interviews, and on-site filming.
  • Working with VP of External Relations, coordinate and execute press conferences, including coordinating press communications with external partners, collaborators, and elected officials.
  • Track and report on media coverage, providing actionable insights to BSNS leadership and internal teams.
  • Lead the social media presence for the Museum and Tifft, including strategy, content planning, and execution.
  • Ensure BSNS websites and email marketing communications remain accurate, current, and aligned with branding and messaging standards.
  • Collaborate with other departments to develop engaging multimedia content—stories, videos, reels, behind‑the‑scenes features—that illuminate the Society’s mission, its work in science and collections, and drives attendance.
  • Provide timely and professional responses to questions, comments, and concerns across digital media platforms.

Requirements

  • Minimum five (5) years’ professional experience in marketing, communications and/or public relations or other related field(s)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field
  • Proven ability to secure media coverage and maintain positive media relationships
  • Minimum two (2) years of experience managing or contributing to a brand’s social media presence

Preferred

  • Fundamental knowledge of graphics design programs, including Canva and Adobe Creative Suite preferred
  • Professional or personal experience capturing and editing quality photos and video content for digital platforms preferred
  • Appreciation for science, education and the natural environment

Benefits

  • The Society provides excellent benefits including paid time off
  • health insurance
  • 401K with company match
  • paid holidays and more