Public Affairs Specialist

Public Affairs Specialist

Smithsonian Institution

Summary

The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is in the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). The National Museum of African American History and Culture is a national museum for the study and exhibition of African American history and culture.

Duties

The Public Affairs Specialist develops communication plans, manages media relations, and cultivates media coverage about issues and topics pertaining to African American history and culture.

In this position, you will:

secure local, national, and international media coverage of special events, exhibitions, educational programs, corporate sponsorship, gifts to the Museum, major accessions, and other newsworthy events.

write and edit press materials including news releases, media advisories, feature stories, photo captions, story pitches and other media-related materials.

respond to media inquiries and arranges interviews between media representatives and Museum curators, administrators and staff.

provide logistical support for new conferences and press events.

serve as coordinator for film crews and photo shoots at the Museum; assignments include the following: tracking filming requests and contracts, making logistical arrangements, preparing clearances of all appropriate forms and memos; completing follow up including invoicing.