Responsibilities

• Media Engagement and Relations - In alignment with the communications strategy, develops and executes short and long-term public relations plans for CHM, its exhibitions,programsand offerings.
• Secure local and national media coverage of CHM’s exhibitions, collections, programs and events, and other initiatives.
• Develops plans and personalized pitching strategy to media and social media influencers for CHM initiatives.
• Evaluate and report on the reach andimpactof media activities through regular media monitoring.
• Develops and handles crisis and emergency communications.
• Press Resource Development - Ensure press releases and media materials are appropriate,accurateand are delivered to targeted media in a timely manner to meet editorial deadlines.
• Utilize media softwareto proactivelymaintaintargeted media lists.
• Manage web-based online newsroom and digital press materials.
• Collaborate with communications team to ensure that media appearances are incorporated into social media, and digital calendar whereappropriate.
• Strategic Asset Management - Develop and implement periodic media training for Museum and event spokespeople.

Requirements

• BS or BA, or higher, in Communications, Journalism, or related field
• Minimum three to five years of experience in public relations, communications, or journalism
• Agency experience preferred
• Ability to work with diverse departments and professionals
• Superior oral and written communication including editing and proofreading
• Ability to manage multiple deadline-driven projects
• Understanding of social media, blogs, and digital content
• Expertise in AP & Chicago Manual of Style
• Experience using Meltwater preferred
• Experience with Hubspot and Wordpress a plus

Preferred

• Experience using Meltwater preferred
• Experience with Hubspot and Wordpress a plus
• Belief in the mission, values, and programs of the Chicago History Museum

Benefits

• CHM offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, and other benefits in accordance with CHM policies.