Working at MIT offers opportunities, an environment, a culture – and benefits – that just aren’t found together anywhere else. If you’re curious, motivated, want to be part of a unique community, and help shape the future – then take a look at this opportunity.

DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR, MIT Museum, to develop, repurpose, and manage content and imagery to be delivered digitally through a variety of platforms; and serve as the in-house expert providing advice and guidance related to such content and their delivery systems in support of marketing and communications objectives, with the ultimate goal of audience growth through outreach and engagement. Will play a key role as the Museum prepares to move to Kendall Square by ensuring an uninterrupted digital presence throughout the transition and supporting a development team as the Museum redesigns and launches a new website. Responsibilities include serving as digital media strategist, with particular responsibility for social media and website oversight; maintaining an editorial calendar and developing compelling text and visual content to promote the Museum’s initiatives on a daily basis; and staying abreast of current events, trending topics, MIT news, and other chances to join the greater online conversation with relevant content.  Will report to the communications officer.

A complete description is available on the Museum website. 

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: a bachelor’s degree in a related field; at least one year of related experience in the field of digital communications; excellent communication skills, including the ability to draft effective text for use with key target audiences; proven ability to maintain an active presence online; ability to work in a busy academic environment; attention to detail; training in Adobe Creative Suite or demonstrated expertise with Adobe products. Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Drupal Cloud; and comprehensive working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and HTML, CSS, and current social media platforms and their publishing interfaces.  Job #18484-6

MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.

MIT considers equivalent combinations of experience and education for certain jobs. All candidates who believe they possess equivalent experience and education are encouraged to apply.