Communications Specialist

Posted On: May 7, 2018

Media-Related Job

Media Organization: MICRO

Company Description

Founded in 2016, MICRO creates six-foot-tall museums that transform public spaces into interactive learning environments, making world-class museum experiences accessible to all.

We bring together scientists, designers, and storytellers to squeeze a vast, complex world into museums the size of vending machines. Then we replicate the tiny museums and install them in unexpected places like hospital waiting rooms, transit hubs, and the DMV.

Job Description

As MICRO’s Communication’s Specialist your ninja skills are perfectly honed to oversee MICRO’s communications.

From building media relationships and developing, writing and placing earned stories all the way through to growing MICRO’s online presence, producing materials for MICRO’s marketing and internal communications needs, and supporting MICRO’s venue partners, you are a copywriter with research and graphic design skills and the ability to turn around polished copy across a range of voices.

We’re looking for someone personable and articulate; a talented communicator with an evident passion for what MICRO is building.

This position is based in MICRO’s NYC office and requires occasional travel.

Hours are flexible up to full time. Salary is commensurate with experience.

MICRO's museums are for all kinds of visitors. Our team is built of all kinds of people. As we grow, we are excited to build an organization that is welcoming and supportive for people of all races, backgrounds, orientations, religions, and genders.

MICRO encourages applications from all races, backgrounds, orientations, and genders. Non-US citizens OK, however MICRO is not able to sponsor visas at this time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborate closely with MICRO team to draft and layout internal and external marketing, media, and communications materials

Build on MICRO’s existing media relationships and develop new media opportunities for MICRO’s museums

Support MICRO’s business and development team with custom research and background briefings

Maintain MICRO’s community email lists and grow MICRO’s online presence

Develop and maintain MICRO’s asset base: product photos, videos, and language

Produce fun, engaging social posts across multiple channels, and grow to manage social media interns

To Apply

Please email your resume and cover letter to apply@micro.ooo with the subject line: COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST: YOUR NAME