About the Metropolitan Museum of Art The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online. Since its founding in 1870, The Met has always aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with a staff as diverse as the audiences we engage. Our staff members are art lovers who are passionate about working toward a common goal: creating the most dynamic and inspiring art museum in the world. At The Met, every staff member – from security officers to researchers to scientists and beyond – lives by our core values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity. Respect: Engage one another with collegiality, empathy, and kindness, always. Inclusivity: Ensure that all are and feel welcome and valued. Collaboration: Reach across boundaries to exchange ideas and work together toward our shared mission. Excellence: Lead the cultural world in quality and expertise—and inspire curiosity and creativity. Integrity: Hold ourselves to the highest moral standards, admit when we fall short, and then evolve. GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: You will play an integral role in content production for The Met’s social media channels, including WeChat, Weibo, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, and other channels as needed, with a particular focus on WeChat and Weibo to engage Chinese-speaking audiences. You will showcase the breadth and depth of the Museum’s collection, programs, and activities and enhance visitor engagement through immersive, innovative, fun, engaging, and educational content, hopping onto platform trends as relevant opportunities arise. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: Research, write, photograph, film, and produce content for The Met’s social media channels, including WeChat, Weibo, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, and more Strategize ideas based on current exhibitions, cultural moments, social media trends, etc, in tandem with the social media senior manager and team. Work across platforms to identify and engage with creators, with particular attention to trends happening in mainland China and on WeChat and Weibo global platforms to engage art-lovers worldwide. Shoot video and photography on iPhone; DSLR and/or mirrorless camera, as well as gimbal, microphones, ring light, and other associated equipment. Build relationships across the organization to create engaging material and environment. Engage socially with audiences and create digital audience engagement. Work wide range of internal people to understand social media platforms and trends. Contribute to larger projects as needed. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 2 years of experience in social media video production Fluency in English and Simplified Chinese Copywriting skills Proficiency in Photoshop Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Experience with Cap Cut and Premiere Communication and interpersonal skills Organizational skills and attention to detail Interest in emerging social media products/tools Knowledge of and interest in art history COMPENSATION RANGE Pay Range : $75,000 - $80,000/Annual The advertised pay scale reflects the good faith minimum and maximum salary range for this role. The advertised pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, special licensing or qualifications, and other factors. Location Requirements At time of employment, employees are expected to be located within commuting distance of the Museum. “Commuting distance” means that they are located in one of following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania (the “Tri-state and PA” areas), and be able to commute to and from the Museum in a single day. Benefits Offerings The Museum provides competitive compensation, and generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Note: Benefits Offering may differ based on Employee Status. Medical, dental, vision and life insurance 403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays Long-term disability coverage Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses) Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses) Free financial-planning services Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs 25% discount for staff in Museum shops A subsidized staff cafeteria Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If much of this job description describes you, then please apply for this role. The Met is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, The Met will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed in this process, please contact benefits@metmuseum.org. The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides an opportunity for employees to enrich and develop their love of the arts while contributing their specific skills and talents to the mission of the Museum. Career opportunities at The Met are as varied as the cultures represented in the Museum’s collection, and require all levels of training, experience, and education. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with a staff as diverse as the audiences we engage. Our staff members are art lovers who are passionate about working toward a common goal: creating the most dynamic and inspiring art museum in the world. At The Met, every staff member – from security officers to researchers to scientists and beyond – lives by our core values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity. If you share our community’s values, please apply to one of our exciting opportunities! Respect: Engage one another with collegiality, empathy, and kindness, always. Inclusivity: Ensure that all are and feel welcome and valued. Collaboration: Reach across boundaries to exchange ideas and work together toward our shared mission. Excellence: Lead the cultural world in quality and expertise—and inspire curiosity and creativity. Integrity: Hold ourselves to the highest moral standards, admit when we fall short, and then evolve. The Museum provides competitive compensation, and generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Benefits Offering may differ based on Employee Status. Transparency in Coverage UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in compliance with the Transparency in Coverage Rule. To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please click on the URL provided: http://transparency-in-coverage.uhc.com/