The Preservation Resource Center is seeking a Communications Manager to create content and curate the organization’s public-facing messaging. The role includes serving as the editor of our award-winning, bi-monthly magazine, Preservation in Print; producing and curating the content for our robust social media accounts, our website, e-blasts, and more; disseminating news about the organization and securing media coverage; and managing special communications projects, such as exhibits or books. The Communications Manager will report to the Executive Director, and will work closely with the rest of the senior staff to best understand and share information about the organization.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Editor, Preservation in Print Magazine
- Produce six issues of Preservation in Print magazine each year.
- Curate the Table of Contents for every issue, and secure writers and photographers for all features.
- Write stories and content for each issue.
- Copy edit magazine.
- Coordinate with graphic designer to get magazine laid out, and printer to get it ordered.
- Coordinate with ad salesperson to ensure all ads are placed in the magazine.
- Curate PRC’s social media content. Provide text and photos to colleagues for posting on Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube, and other sites.
- Curate PRC’s website. Direct all content for PRCNO.org, and strategize on how to grow the site’s content to best meet our mission.
- Work with staff to get fresh content onto the site on a weekly basis.
- Manage e-blasts and other public outreach.
- Coordinate outreach and messaging with Development Director to ensure a healthy balance of informative content with event and fundraising promotion.
- Secure earned media – get media interviews for PRC’s staff to elevate our public profile, both for events, special initiatives and generally, for topical stories related to historic preservation.
- Serve as PRC’s press liaison. This includes writing and disseminating press releases as necessary.
- Manage special communications projects, such as new book publications and exhibits.
- Use PRC’s magazine and social media accounts to promote earned revenue initiatives, such as neighborhood tours.
- Assist other department heads as needed with communications-related initiatives.
- Assist with PRC events as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing, preservation, or a related field.
- 3 years of professional related experience preferred in writing, editing, and media relations.
- Knowledge of the New Orleans media landscape, and contacts within, preferred.
- Strong writing skills for various mediums is essential.
- Understanding of social media platforms and how to use algorithms to grow followings, as well as an understanding of web SEO to improve traffic.
- Proficiency in Adobe Design Suite and Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
- Highly organized, with excellent attention to detail.
- Personable and respectful to others, from team members to constituents. Ability toget along with colleagues and collaborate successfully is a must.
- Knowledge of historic preservation, architecture, or cultural heritage is a plus.
- Passion for the mission of the PRC is a must.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
This position is based in New Orleans and requires occasional evening and weekend work to attend PRC events and and community activities.
Compensation:
This is a full-time position with benefits. For information on compensation and benefits, please email Danielle Del Sol at ddelsol@prcno.org.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and three writing samples to Danielle Del Sol at ddelsol@prcno.org by Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.
Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans (PRC) preserves New Orleans’ historic architecture, neighborhoods and cultural identity through collaboration, empowermentand service to our community. Founded in 1974, PRC is a non-profit organization that has restored more than 1,500 properties citywide and has assisted countless individuals with their own renovation efforts through its outreach and advocacy programs. PRC provides resources and education to convey the economic, cultural and aesthetic importance of historic architecture in New Orleans and throughout the world. For more information about PRC and its revitalization efforts, call 504.581.7032.