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Lucas Museum of Narrative Art · 1 month ago

Director, Press and Communications

Los Angeles

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$140K/yr - $160K/yr

10+ years exp

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is dedicated to illustrated storytelling and is seeking a Director of Press and Communications to lead their public and media communications strategy. This role involves cultivating relationships with media, managing communications issues, and ensuring alignment with the Museum’s mission and values.

Art

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive press and communications strategy that advances the Museum’s mission, enhances public awareness, and strengthens its national and international reputation

Serve as primary spokesperson for the Museum, representing its leadership and programs across all media channels

Partner with leadership and program teams to craft messaging that communicates institutional priorities, exhibitions, programs, and initiatives

Anticipate and manage communications issues, risks, and opportunities, lead on crisis communications and sensitive matters with sound judgment and discretion

Ensure alignment and consistency of institutional messaging across internal and external audiences

Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, and influencers across art, culture, entertainment, philanthropy, and general-interest media

Secure high-quality, strategic coverage for Museum activities, exhibitions, and leadership in major regional, national, and international outlets

Oversee press releases, media advisories, op-eds, statements, and related materials; edit and approve all outgoing public communications

Prepare leadership and staff for media engagements, speeches, and public appearances through briefings, messaging guidance, and talking points

Manage press events, previews, and public announcements in collaboration with relevant departments

Secure and manage institutional- and project-based external public relationships agencies

Oversee the Museum’s editorial voice across digital platforms, newsletters, and official statements

Collaborate with the digital team to ensure institutional messaging is reflected consistently online and through social media

Develop content calendars and storytelling initiatives that amplify the Museum’s voice and public impact

Recruit, mentor, and manage a small but high-performing communications team to deliver best-in-class press and communications outcomes

Establish annual goals, performance indicators, and reporting systems to evaluate impact and visibility

Foster an environment of collaboration, integrity, and creative problem-solving across departments

Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and staff on communication strategies, tone, and positioning

Qualification

Media relationsCrisis managementStrategic planningPublic relationsDigital storytellingSocial media strategyWritten communicationVerbal communicationRelationship managementDiversityInclusionTeam management

Required

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field required

Minimum ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in communications, public relations, or media management, ideally in the arts, culture, or nonprofit sectors

Proven success managing high-profile media relations and institutional communications

Experience serving as a spokesperson for a large or complex organization

Demonstrated record of securing major press coverage and managing communication strategies across multiple platforms

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Strong strategic planning and crisis management capabilities

Established media network across cultural and news outlets

Comfort working with senior leadership and boards

Familiarity with digital storytelling, social media strategy, and emerging communication trends

Self-directed, results-oriented, and collaborative

Ability to work effectively with diverse audiences and communities

Commitment to the Museum's mission and values, including diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging

Preferred

Advanced degree preferred

Company

Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art's mission is to inspire and connect people through the exploration of visual stories and their influences in society.

Founded in 1991

San Francisco, California, USA

51-200 employees