This position is both managerial and editorial in nature; the successful candidate will have the desire and ability to successfully manage projects while maintaining a strong interest in their creative and editorial development.
Managerial Responsibilities:
- General project management for all digital initiatives using our web-based project management system; establishing, initiating, and maintaining project management procedures around the website and all digital media efforts.
- General management of all website content, including production, via the Museum’s proprietary content management system; manage timely, accurate content updates on the website in collaboration with various departments, including the Museum’s online calendar, exhibition-specific initiatives, and marketing/communications efforts.
Editorial and Creative Responsibilities
- Collaborate with various departments (Education, Curatorial, Marketing) in order to develop compelling ways to articulate the Whitney’s programming in the digital space.
- Assist with general editorial oversight of whitney.org, including the Museum’s online magazine, Whitney Stories. Generate editorial ideas, write, and edit copy, in collaboration with departmental stakeholders.
- Other special projects and additional responsibilities as assigned.
General Requirements: B.A. degree; minimum of three years professional web production/ digital content management experience (five years preferred); familiarity with a variety of commercial and proprietary content management platforms desired. Candidates must have a strong background in planning and execution of digital media initiatives, an interest and/or participation in online publishing initiatives (blogging, social media platforms, etc.) is desired; excellent organization and communication skills, and ability to ‘troubleshoot’ and work under strict deadlines. Please provide links to all relevant websites/social media profiles.
Website and Computer Skills: Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS, video production, database structures desired; familiarity with a variety of third-party websites and tools, including Google Analytics, Clicky, Flickr, Blip.tv, Basecamp, and major social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter) desired; experience with Raiser’s Edge and The Museum System (TMS) useful, but not necessary.