The Role   
Liberty Science Center is seeking a Digital Communications Coordinator with a strong background in photo and video creation to act as the Science Center’s onsite reporter, supporting the marketing and communications strategy through website, social media, and public relations initiatives. The Coordinator will be a key player on the content creation team working on social media coordination, writing, digital analytics/reports, and developing and producing digital content for our daytime and evening initiatives.

The Digital Communications Coordinator will report to the Communications Director and is expected to be engaged in the life of the organization.

What You’ll Bring
A passionate visual storyteller with a keen aesthetic, you are eager to use your writing, photo, and video skills in furthering Liberty Science Center’s mission. You have a strong understanding of how to distribute content across multiple platforms, with an emphasis on the social media space. You thrive on researching and exploring new technologies, internet trends, and pop culture phenomena and enjoy sharing your results with others. Lastly, you are able to enthusiastically share samples of your work with us! 

What You’ll Do

1. Act as an advocate for the LSC.org website, by maintaining timelines and anticipating necessary changes to ensure current and accurate information is always available
2. Maintain current knowledge of LSC’s programs, publicity, and events, experiencing them first hand to capture guest reaction and content
3. Work with LSC staff and external partners to promote events and new exhibitions, especially through the use of photo and video
4. Liaise with department heads to identify creative ways of presenting and optimizing online content utilizing multi-media assets
5. Create new templates, forms, landing pages, and other site content
6. Contribute to PR efforts by maintaining online press photo gallery and releases, press clips, and participating in online influencer outreach
7. Participate in scheduling social media content posts via HootSuite and respond to social media inquiries as needed
8. Report website traffic, social media engagement, and email blast analytics and make recommendations for optimization based on these data sources
9. Work with cross-divisional teams to update purchase path information ensuring clear messaging on our ticketing platform, Tessitura
10. Participate in ongoing efforts to streamline LSC’s image library, including photo retouching and sizing, photo acquisition, and video editing
11. Support the Marketing and Communications team as needed on departmental project

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
The ideal candidate possesses a combination of the following KSAs:

1. Knowledge of photo and video production
2. Knowledge of current social media trends and systems
3. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google products
4. Knowledge of Adobe CC suite a plus
5. Knowledge of TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts video production a plus
6. Experience with drone photography a plus
7. Strong writing and content development skills
8. Ability to work independently to accomplish short-term tasks and long-term goals
9. Ability to act as a liaison between groups with varied interests while honoring organizational mission, goals, and objectives

Preferred Qualifications & Experience 
The ideal candidate possesses a combination of the following education and/or equivalent experience

1. Bachelor’s degree with a major in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, photography, video production or related field
2. 2+ years of relevant work experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience

Classification and Schedule
This is a regular full-time non-exempt position that will work onsite at LSC.  This role is eligible for full benefits, subject to LSC’s benefits waiting period as of the date of hire. The ideal candidate must be available to work a flexible weekly schedule as a lead content creator covering LSC events. This may include working weekends, evenings, early mornings, and holidays as business needs or special events require.

Compensation & Benefits
Liberty Science Center offers a generous benefits and perks package for all eligible full-time employees, including:

1. Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
2. 403(b) company match up to 3%
3. Generous paid vacation time
4. Unlimited sick days
5. Long-term disability coverage
6. Flexible spending accounts
7. Commuter benefits
8. Paid jury duty
9. Pet insurance
10. LSC Membership
11. 25% staff discount in the LSC store
12. 15% staff discount in the cafeteria

​​​​Physical Demands
The Coordinator will operate standard office equipment, such as a computer and phone, as well as a variety of photography equipment, like cameras and studio lights. A significant portion of this person’s work may take place at a desk, however, this position may require the ability to stand for long periods of time while covering events, as well as moving through exhibits that might require climbing, crawling, or kneeling. Maneuvering quickly through crowds and working in a high-noise environment to gather photo and video assets will be necessary at times. The Coordinator will also occasionally set up photo backdrops and help prepare spaces for photo shoots.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions to the extent that LSC may do so without undue hardship. The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual who with or without reasonable accommodation can perform the essential functions of the position.

Work Location
Liberty Science Center’s physical workplace is located in a beautiful state park in Jersey City, New Jersey, with easy access to free employee parking, the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, and the NJ PATH train. LSC is a pleasant 15-minute commute from lower Manhattan.

Travel
Local travel may be required for off-site marketing and/or educational events (less than 15%).

To Apply:
Please submit a resume and cover letter highlighting why you are qualified for this position and want to work at Liberty Science Center. NOTE: Please also upload or include a link to your portfolio or a few samples of your work.

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Liberty Science Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and innovative environment with the best employees. We, therefore, provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military service, marital status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.

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