Press and Marketing Assistant

www.nationalmuseums.org.uk - Jobboard; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Job description

Press and Marketing Assistant

Are you interested in a career in cultural and arts marketing and/or PR for a major, global brand? Would you like the opportunity to support the Science Museum Group's communications team with their press and marketing activity?

About us

At the Science Museum Group we share our unparalleled collection spanning science, technology, mathematics and medicine with millions of visitors each year. The Communications team make a significant contribution to the realisation of our ambition to Inspire Futures and be the best museum group in the world.

We are recruiting for a Press and Marketing Assistant to join on a fixed-term contract for 9 months. This is a full-time role, working 35 hours per week, based at the Science Museum in London with hybrid working also available.

About the role

As Press and Marketing Assistant, you will be supporting the communication team in compiling daily press coverage, managing press listings of museum events and other tasks to support the efficient running of the press office. This will include supervising media and film crews when on site, providing guidance and practical support.

You will be responsible for facilitating media activities, coordinating the rollout of marketing collateral as well as providing administrative and finance support to the wider team. You will also collate content for internal newsletters and the intranet in support of colleagues with internal comms responsibilities.

In this role, you will play a part in actively developing partnerships and promotions with target organisations to grow and engage new audiences. You will be specifically supporting on the schools and education campaign - one of the Science Museum's key audiences - through coordinating press and marketing activity around our visitor offer, learning resources, the Wonderlab+ online platform and Academy.

About you

Joining us, you will have an interest in a career in cultural and arts marketing and/or PR for a major, global brand. You will have experience of working on or coordinating projects or events to tight deadlines, with highly effective time management and prioritisation skills.

Crucially, you will have good communication skills with good presentation, verbal and written skills, in addition to being able to use your initiative to solve problems. You will be proactive and be able to collaborate successfully with a wider team.

Don't feel you meet all the criteria? We welcome you to apply even if your experience doesn't match directly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

Applying

View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

What we offer

Working with a world-leading museum group that offers access to truly unique environments and collections, you'll benefit from the perks listed below, as well as full support for life events such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

1. Meaningful work. We're a mission-led organisation where the work you do supports us in Inspiring Futures.
2. Career growth. We offer enhanced support with personal and professional development.
3. Work/life balance. We offer 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, along with flexible policies which support you and your home life.
4. Health & Dental Insurance. Extra peace of mind, from day one.
5. Wellbeing. All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme, access to the Unmind app, and other wellbeing support.
6. Colleague networks. Our colleague-led networks are an informal forum for colleagues to come together to discuss topics of shared interest and lived experience. They create a space for people to exchange ideas, discuss best practice, socialise and build a sense of community.
7. Enhanced contributory pension. To support you in saving for the future.
8. Interest-free loans. When you need a little extra cash for life events or home improvements.
9. Great discounts. Free entry to exhibitions, discounts in our shops, cafes, and access to other museums in the NMDC network.

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to develop a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.