Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for the strategic direction, execution, operations, and analysis of Paley’s marketing and communications departments
• Lead integrated marketing and communications strategies that drive Paley Museum press and social media coverage and visitor traffic, memberships, ticket sales, sponsorship visibility, and revenue growth
• Translate organizational goals into clear campaigns, audience strategies, and measurable outcomes across digital, earned, owned, and paid channels
• Steward and activate the Paley brand to ensure clarity, consistency, and impact across all audiences and platforms and to convert audiences into visitors, members, and ticket buyers
• Partner closely with the Chief of Staff and Executive Team to advance organizational priorities and revenue-generating initiatives
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Development, Sponsorship, Membership, Programming, Guest Services, and other teams to align campaign execution and messaging
• Provide strategic leadership and hands-on management of the marketing and communications team and agencies ensuring effectiveness, accountability, a high standard of excellence, and fiscal responsibility
• Lead communications for major initiatives, exhibitions, and events, including reputation management as needed
• Oversee internal communications to ensure clear, timely, and consistent messaging that aligns staff, leadership, and stakeholders with organizational goals and priorities
• Lead corporate communications, including executive messaging, institutional positioning, thought leadership, and external stakeholder communications as well as award submissions for Paley and its CEO & executive team

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Chief Marketing Officer, or equivalent senior executive position, with 25+ years’ experience in media, sports, gaming, tech, or entertainment industries with deep understanding of these sectors
• Deep understanding of AI, with a proven track record of successful application in marketing and communications initiatives, with a demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and staying at the forefront of AI and other emerging technologies, platforms, and innovations
• Demonstrated success in leading teams, with a track record of delivering measurable results, and a results-oriented, solutions-driven approach
• Proven track record in developing and executing integrated marketing and communications strategies that drive business results and enhance brand reputation
• Extensive experience managing and mentoring senior-level teams and providing direction to communications and marketing functions
• Exceptional ability to translate organizational goals into effective marketing and communications strategies
• Expertise in data analytics, marketing technology platforms, and performance measurement
• Strong business acumen and financial accountability, with demonstrated ability to drive revenue growth, oversee budgets and optimize operational efficiency
• Exceptional executive presence marked by discretion, sound judgment, resilience, adaptability, and polished, personable demeanor
• Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments managing multiple priorities, and pivot effectively in response to changing circumstances while maintaining attention to detail and high standards

Preferred

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from an accredited institution preferred
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish a plus