As a member of the ARLIS/NA Communications and Publications Committee (CPC), the Media Relations Coordinator will manage public awareness of ARLIS/NA initiatives, events, and other programs. The Coordinator will deliver key messages to external audiences about the value of the Society’s mission to foster excellence in art and design librarianship and image management, as well as all supporting activities. The Media Relations Coordinator will also work in conjunction with association management company and other ARLIS/NA committees to plan and implement tools to increase ARLIS/NA’s profile outside its current membership and core audience.

 

Duties:

-Actively investigate new strategies and opportunities for outreach and communication through all forms of media.

-Enhance effectiveness of press and publicity function.

-Work with various chairs, moderators, coordinators, and other ARLIS/NA leadership to ensure timely and effective dissemination of information and news.

-Coordinate with Association Manager and publication partners to promote ARLIS/NA's activities and publications.

-Liaison with AWS Editor, News & Features Editor, and Association Manager in order to develop effective communication policies to ensure messaging continuity. 

-Shape the prominence and role of ARLIS members in the media.

-Ensure press releases are generated and delivered in a timely matter to relevant outlets.

-Maintain and update media contact list.

Please note that this position does carry with it a small stipend. If interested, please send a brief message outlining your qualifications to Amy Lucker, chair of the CPC, at [log in to unmask].