Media and Communications Specialist at Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon, VA

Media and Communications Specialist

Mount Vernon, VA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Support Mount Vernon’s public affairs and communications across media, web content, events, and partnerships.

Draft content for website, social, emails, and magazine; manage multiple channels.
Must-have: BA in communications or related field, strong writing skills.
Standout: cross-platform storytelling with deadline-driven project management.

Draft engaging and quality content for various communications platforms such as the website, social media, emails, and magazine
Respond to media requests, as needed
Accompany media on site visits and production; help coordinate interviews as needed
Manage design requests from around the estate, including assigning projects to staff or freelancers; manage workflow and deadlines; coordinate design project printing and distribution. Assist with design as needed.
Build and edit web pages in Drupal
Coordinate Mount Vernon partnerships with the hotel and concierge community
Monitor Mount Vernon’s social media platforms, as needed
Monitor the Simple Booth photo dashboard
Take photos and assist with video filming
Help curate and metadata tag photos in Media Graph

Demonstrated experience in public relations, communications, promotions, journalism, writing, and/or marketing
BA degree in communications, journalism, marketing, English, or a relevant field
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience with social media creation
Experience with producing web content
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Enthusiastic attitude. Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
Ability to manage multiple projects and produce work under a deadline
Outstanding attention to detail
Willingness to learn and assist with a variety of communications platforms