Job: Online Media Editor, Indianapolis Museum of Art

Posting: Online Media Editor Position, Indianapolis Museum of Art

The Indianapolis Museum of Art seeks an Online Media Editor to continue to help the IMA highlight the collections and programs of the museum and to create excellent content as part of a dynamic and experienced team.

The Online Media Editor is responsible for writing and editing content in addition to coordinating projects that highlight and reinforce the collections and programs of the Indianapolis Museum of Art. In close collaboration with curatorial, education and public program departments, the Online Media Editor will assemble, create and author text and media for publication through the museum’s online channels.

The successful applicant must be an excellent writer and have a background and experience in Art History or Museum Education. In addition, they will have demonstrated a well developed understanding of online content and web technologies. The Online Media Editor will be responsible for the day-to-day project management required to envision, initiate, and execute new projects as well as the shepherding of existing projects and initiatives of the museum. The Online Media Editor will also work closely with the Public Affairs department regarding the scheduling, planning and coordination of online messages as they support the IMA.

Essential Job Functions Include:

• Manage the IMA Blog including writing posts, facilitating the creation of content supporting the permanent collection, recruiting blog authors, creating strategies that align with the museum’s mission and the growth of audience
• Author interpretive content in support of the museum’s collections and programs in collaboration with museum educators, curators and other staff
• Work with a team of staff to produce written material and multi-media content for online and in-gallery use including: Mobile Tours, Kiosk and Gallery Interactives, and other online interpretive content
• Maintain close relationships with museum staff to manage and direct highly collaborative efforts across multiple departments

Professional Responsibilities:

• Works in team-driven environment within the IMA Lab department and cross-departmentally in the museum to carry out projects and resolve problems
• Manages projects maintaining and meeting deadlines, prioritizing and multitasking
• Is flexible and resourceful, anticipates needs of management and department
• Maintains a professional demeanor, particularly when dealing with the public, board, members, donors or other important constituents
• Exhibits interest in the larger museum and technology community and seeks out opportunities to become involved, foster relationships and create partnership opportunities when appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Experience, and Skills:

• College degree in Art History, Museum Education, or a related field. Additional experience required
• Excellent English language and writing skills; proficiency in other languages is a plus
• Ability to maintain simple budgets
• Sophisticated user of web and social media technologies.  Must have detailed exposure to the online presentation of content and media, and be able to fuse ideas from across disciplines to be presented on the web
• Prioritizes to meet deadlines. Contemplates larger issues and ideas, while also thinking logically to maintain consistency and accuracy in work.

To apply, Please email your resume and cover-letter to: hr@imamuseum.org