What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Content Creator position at Milwaukee Art Museum?
Description
Job: Part-time, Hourly, Non-Exempt, Union
Supervisor: Director of Marketing & Communications
Union Minimum Rate: $25.00/hour
The Milwaukee Art Museum is a vibrant, welcoming destination where art, architecture, and community come together. As a cultural cornerstone of Milwaukee and a symbol of civic pride, the Museum connects people of all ages and backgrounds through inspiring exhibitions, engaging programs, and unforgettable experiences
Position Summary
The part-time Associate Content Creator is a creative, audience-savvy individual who helps bring our social media channels to life. This role supports the Marketing Communications team by capturing and producing short-form content, especially video, that highlights the visitor experience, shares behind-the-scenes moments, and celebrates the Museum’s mission in fun, visual, and approachable ways.
This position is ideal for someone beginning or growing their career in content creation, who enjoys telling stories through video and imagery and wants flexible, project-based work within a collaborative team. You’ll contribute photo and video content, assist with community engagement, and support day-to-day social needs during scheduled windows of time.
Key Responsibilities
Content Creation
Skills & Qualifications
All Applicants Must Submit
Excellent interpersonal skills, patience, self-starter and work well under pressure. Manages time efficiently, analyzes and solves problems, independently and if necessary, collaboratively. Ability to be flexible and embrace changes within this position due to departmental priorities. Ability to work with a wide variety of people to achieve the goals of the Museum.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all qualifications, responsibilities, duties and skills required.
Milwaukee Art Museum is an EOE/M/W/Vets/Disability Employer.
DEAI Statement
The Milwaukee Art Museum is an equal opportunity employer. The Museum recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
We are committed to recruiting, developing, compensating, and retaining professional staff that reflect our community. We aspire to be a diverse workplace where talented people want to come, stay, and do their best work.
We stand committed to the work ahead, informed by our community, which we will support with our best thinking, our deepest empathy, and the courage to embody the convictions shared in our Strategic Direction.
Job: Part-time, Hourly, Non-Exempt, Union
Supervisor: Director of Marketing & Communications
Union Minimum Rate: $25.00/hour
The Milwaukee Art Museum is a vibrant, welcoming destination where art, architecture, and community come together. As a cultural cornerstone of Milwaukee and a symbol of civic pride, the Museum connects people of all ages and backgrounds through inspiring exhibitions, engaging programs, and unforgettable experiences
Position Summary
The part-time Associate Content Creator is a creative, audience-savvy individual who helps bring our social media channels to life. This role supports the Marketing Communications team by capturing and producing short-form content, especially video, that highlights the visitor experience, shares behind-the-scenes moments, and celebrates the Museum’s mission in fun, visual, and approachable ways.
This position is ideal for someone beginning or growing their career in content creation, who enjoys telling stories through video and imagery and wants flexible, project-based work within a collaborative team. You’ll contribute photo and video content, assist with community engagement, and support day-to-day social needs during scheduled windows of time.
Key Responsibilities
Content Creation
- Capture and produce social-first content that includes short-form video, reels, and photography that highlights artworks, visitor moments, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and partner interviews optimized for social media.
- Create visual content that supports the editorial themes and storytelling moments identified by the Content Marketing Manager.
- Helps identify and share user-generated content that aligns with the Museum’s brand.
- Work closely with the Content Marketing Manager to understand upcoming communication priorities and post content according to the monthly comms calendar.
- Coordinate on storytelling needs where written and visual content overlap.
- Collaborate with the Content Marketing Manager to monitor and manage the Museum’s social presence.
- Assist with responding to comments and messages during pre-scheduled blocks of time, flagging anything that needs further review.
- Support basic monitoring of performance and audience interactions to help maintain a
- Stay current on social media and cultural trends to identify new opportunities for fresh content.
- Provide basic performance metrics to help the team understand engagement patterns.
- Support light administrative tasks such as updating event listings or organizing content files.
- Assist on-site during select Museum events to capture content. Some evening or weekend availability may be required.
Skills & Qualifications
- 1-2 years of experience creating content for social media, preferably in a cultural, creative, or lifestyle setting.
- Experience producing high-quality photo and short-form video content—primarily using a smartphone (iPhone 17), including familiarity with built-in camera settings and basic lighting techniques.
- Strong skills in short-form video storytelling, editing, and visual composition with experience in editing apps.
- Ability to create visual content that reflects and reinforces the Museum’s brand identity, maintaining consistency in tone, style, and visual presentation across channels.
- Proficiency with Hootsuite and Basecamp a plus.
- Ability to understand community engagement, including monitoring comments, replying during scheduled windows, and identifying communications that need further review.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage projects within a part-time schedule.
- A genuine interest in the arts and the mission of the Milwaukee Art Museum
All Applicants Must Submit
- Examples of original content you have created, including photography, video, and/or graphics. To submit samples, please list a portfolio link on your resume or use the "Upload Additional Files” portion of the application.
- Links to social channels you have managed or significantly contributed to, with a description of your role in developing the content and strategy for those channels.
- Frequently moves throughout the Museum and grounds to capture content; must be able to stand and walk for extended periods during events (up to 4 - 6 hours with breaks).
- Regularly positions self to photograph/film at various angles (e.g., bending, crouching, kneeling).
- Able to lift, carry, and set up equipment such as cameras, tripods, lighting, and signage (up to 25 lbs).
- Frequently operates a smartphone/camera, gimbal, and computer; requires fine manual dexterity and visual acuity for focusing, editing, and reviewing content.
- Frequently communicates with visitors and staff in person and via digital channels; must be able to exchange information clearly and professionally.
- Regularly sits at a desk and operates a computer for extended periods while editing content, scheduling posts, and monitoring analytics.
- Occasionally ascends/descends stairs and navigates between indoor galleries and outdoor spaces to capture content.
- Works in a public museum environment with variable noise levels, crowds, and changing lighting conditions.
- Occasional outdoor work in varied weather to cover programs and activations.
- Evening and weekend hours required for event coverage.
Excellent interpersonal skills, patience, self-starter and work well under pressure. Manages time efficiently, analyzes and solves problems, independently and if necessary, collaboratively. Ability to be flexible and embrace changes within this position due to departmental priorities. Ability to work with a wide variety of people to achieve the goals of the Museum.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all qualifications, responsibilities, duties and skills required.
Milwaukee Art Museum is an EOE/M/W/Vets/Disability Employer.
DEAI Statement
The Milwaukee Art Museum is an equal opportunity employer. The Museum recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
We are committed to recruiting, developing, compensating, and retaining professional staff that reflect our community. We aspire to be a diverse workplace where talented people want to come, stay, and do their best work.
We stand committed to the work ahead, informed by our community, which we will support with our best thinking, our deepest empathy, and the courage to embody the convictions shared in our Strategic Direction.
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