Description:
Reporting to the Communications Officer, the Digital Communications Coordinator develops, re-purposes, and manages content and imagery to be delivered digitally through a variety of platforms, and serves as the in-house expert providing advice and guidance related to such content and their delivery systems in support of marketing and communications objectives, with the ultimate goal of audience growth through outreach and engagement. Will play a key role as the Museum prepares to move to Kendall Square by ensuring an uninterrupted digital presence throughout the transition, and supporting a development team as the Museum re-designs and launches a new website. Responsibilities:Serves as digital media strategist with particular responsibility for social media and website oversight.Maintains an editorial calendar and develops compelling text and visual content to promote the Museum’s initiatives on a daily basis. Stays abreast of current events, trending topics, MIT news, and other chances to join the greater online conversation with relevant content.

Qualifications:

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Minimum of one year of related experience in the field of digital communications. Excellent communication skills, including ability to draft effective text for use with key target audiences. Proven ability to maintain an active presence online. Ability to work in an academic environment with attention to detail in a busy office. Training in Adobe Creative Suite or demonstrated expertise in Adobe products. Photoshop, Dreamweaver and Drupal Cloud; comprehensive working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and HTML, CSS; and of current social media platforms and their publishing interfaces. See Museum website for complete job description.

How To Apply:
Applicants must apply online at MIT Human Resources website.

Apply by:
February 28, 2020

About this Organization:
The MIT Museum's mission is to document and interpret the activities and achievements of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Home to renowned collections in science and technology, holography, architecture and design, and nautical engineering and history, the museum features changing exhibitions and community programs for visitors of all ages.