DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT

overview

The Vincent Price Art Museum Foundation is seeking a Digital Communications Consultant to help communicate the work and impact of the Vincent Price Art Museum across digital platforms.

This part-time contract position (up to 12 hours per week) supports the Foundation’s digital communications program through three primary functions: (1) digital storytelling, (2) promotion of exhibitions, programs, and institutional initiatives, and (3) production of the Foundation’s monthly e-newsletter and related email communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Digital Storytelling
  • Create and publish engaging social media content that tells the story of the Vincent Price Art Museum and Foundation, primarily on Instagram and Facebook
  • Create photo, video, graphic, and written content, including captions, using approved messaging, captions, brand standards, and templates
  • Write and edit copy for assigned digital communications, as needed
• Program & Institutional Promotion
  • Create and distribute email announcements and promotional campaigns for exhibitions, public programs, events, and other institutional initiatives
  • Maintain a content calendar for assigned communications to ensure timely and consistent publishing
  • Monitor the performance of assigned communications and, in consultation with the Communications Consultant, recommend and implement adjustments to improve engagement and effectiveness
• Institutional Communications
  • Produce and distribute the Foundation’s monthly e-newsletter
• Additional Support
  • Support communications related to membership and development initiatives
  • Support website updates, including uploading and refreshing content, as needed
  • Collaborate with the Communications Consultant, Foundation and Museum staff, artists, curators, and other partners to execute approved communications plans

Qualifications

• Required
  • At least 2 years of experience in digital communications, content creation, content writing, or a related role
  • Demonstrated experience creating engaging social media content, including photo, video, graphic, and written content
  • Excellent writing and editing skills in English
  • Familiarity with social media platforms and their respective audiences
  • Knowledge of contemporary art in Los Angeles and familiarity with VPAM’s audiences and communities
  • Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar tools for graphic and visual content creation
  • Experience creating and editing short-form video content for social media using Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar tools
  • Experience interpreting social media and email engagement metrics and using them to improve content
  • A passion for storytelling
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Preferred
  • A degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
  • Spanish language skills are a plus
  • Understanding of visual design principles and best practices

Compensation & Benefits

$30–$35 per hour, commensurate with experience, for up to 12 hours per week.

How to apply

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and a link to a portfolio or relevant work samples demonstrating digital and social media content creation experience to htubtim@vpam.org.