Deadline: July 27, 2014
This is a specialized communications role that involves planning, developing, implementing and maintaining marketing and promotions communications materials. Working as part of the Gallery staff team, and with artists, designers and media representatives, the position requires clear and consistent communications, fact checking, and careful management of information both in print and online. This position is expected to exercise independent judgment within established policies and procedures.
Duties include:
- Plans, schedules, implements, evaluates and provides feedback on marketing plans, publicity campaigns and internet based communications;
- Develops and produces accurate publicity on time and on budget including print and electronic ads, newsletters, listings, PSAs, posters, brochures, invitations, and social media and website updates;
- Develops and maintains a contact database and positive relationships with colleagues, artists, designers, printers, media representatives to efficiently and effectively produce and deliver promotions tools and realize marketing objectives;
- Prepares and maintains a schedule of effective written publicity such as listings and PSAs;
- Maintains current expertise on publicity and marketing strategies;
- Maintains knowledge in contemporary visual arts, arts audiences and media platforms;
- Works cooperatively with City marketing staff and adheres to relevant policies and legislation; and
- Performs other job related duties as required.
The successful candidate will possess:
- Considerable knowledge of communication principles, practices, methods and techniques;
- Considerable knowledge of media platforms; Superior ability to fact check, and demonstrates clear, efficient and effective written and verbal skills;
- Superior organization, information and time management skills with attention to detail;
- Knowledge of content management systems (CMS); and
- Skills in Photoshop and graphic design are an asset.
You are a creative, flexible and detail-oriented individual with solid problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and within a team. You establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, volunteers and the public. You have completed post-secondary education from a recognized institution with course work in marketing, public relations, journalism or communications supplemented by 2 years of progressively responsible experience in a marketing or publicist role, or have an equivalent acceptable combination of training and experience. Previous experience in an art museum setting is an asset. You possess sound knowledge of operation of standard office equipment including computer software applications related to the work performed. A valid BC Driver’s License with a safe driving history and an Occupational First Aid Level One Certificate are required.
We offer a dynamic work environment and excellent opportunities to advance.
To apply online, visit www.surreycareers.ca
