Associate Director of Public Relations

Overview

Associate Director of External Affairs

Primary Department : External Affairs

Direct Report To : Chief Advocacy Officer

Status : Full-time Exempt

Location : Dallas, TX (center operations; see details in responsibilities)

Job Summary

As the Associate Director of Public Relations, you will assist with the development, planning, and execution of the Center’s public relations, institutional communications, government affairs, arts community relationship building and advocacy initiatives locally, statewide and nationally. You must be a strategic, detail-oriented communicator – a self-starter with strong writing and presentation skills, experience in government relations, passionate about the arts, and flexible with work hours. Spanish fluency in writing and speaking is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute institutional communications plans for leadership community programs and advocacy initiatives
• Lead initiatives telling the Center’s story, including history, arts education programs, community outreach, and support for the arts community
• Pitch institutional stories to media outlets; write and archive press releases; prepare staff for interviews
• Collaborate with other arts organizations on joint advocacy initiatives and communications in Dallas and Austin
• Maintain regular contact with key stakeholders including city officials, statewide arts advocates, arts commissions, and tourism partners
• Manage production and content for Debut (online quarterly newsletter) and the Report to the Community
• Create and distribute institutional marketing materials such as brochures, rack cards, and education resources
• Manage photography and videography assets, including organizing databases and coordinating with external vendors
• Support Dallas Arts Month through planning, communications, and event coordination
• Represent the Center at advocacy meetings, monitor city / state politics, and build relationships with elected officials
• Assist with ticket and table requests for officials and special events
• Edit and proof internal and external communications; maintain and train staff on the Center’s Style Guide
• Coordinate translation services to ensure accurate and culturally appropriate messaging
• Guide campus tours for press, dignitaries, and tourism groups
• Produce videos and presentations for internal and public use; manage video and photography requests
• Maintain and update Crisis Communications Plan; prepare for anticipated and unanticipated events
• Assist in developing and managing the department’s budget

Duties, tasks or projects may be assigned or modified as needed by the Chief Advocacy Officer. Extensive interdepartmental collaboration is expected, and the hired candidate will be required to maintain the confidentiality of certain proprietary information. This position is exempt and may require an excess of 40 hours a week.

Requirements

Education

Experience & Skills

About the Center : The AT&T Performing Arts Center is a nonprofit foundation that operates and programs a 10-acre campus with five premier venues and a park in downtown Dallas. It co-presents Broadway productions, concerts, comedy, speakers, and dance, and supports arts education and community programs. The Center also plays a leadership role in arts advocacy locally and at the state and federal levels.

Equal Employment Opportunity : The Center’s policy is to afford equal employment opportunity to all, regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation.

To learn more about the Center and its history, you can view the Report to the Community online.

Salary : $60,000 - $75,000 annually

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