Marketing Communications Coordinator

Mek Contemporary

Mek Contemporary is seeking a part-time Marketing & Social Media Coordinator to manage and strengthen the gallery’s public presence. This is a hybrid role based in Glendale, with a combination of on-site and remote work.

The position extends beyond social media posting and supports communications across the gallery’s website, email marketing, exhibitions, events, press outreach, and promotional materials. The coordinator will work closely with gallery leadership, artists, photographers, designers, and other partners to ensure that content is accurate, engaging, timely, and aligned with the gallery’s identity.

Responsibilities
  • Developing and maintaining a marketing and content calendar for exhibitions, events, artist news, and gallery announcements.

  • Planning, writing, scheduling, and publishing social-media content.

  • Creating exhibition previews, artist features, event promotions, behind-the-scenes content, and other audience-focused posts.

  • Updating website content, including exhibition pages, artist biographies, event listings, images, captions, and press coverage.

  • Drafting and distributing email newsletters, exhibition announcements, invitations, and event reminders.

  • Writing and editing artist biographies, exhibition descriptions, social captions, press releases, and other promotional copy.

  • Coordinating photography, video, graphic design, and press materials with outside contributors.

  • Organizing digital assets, artist information, image credits, and marketing files.

  • Assisting with media outreach, event listings, partnerships, and community promotion.

  • Monitoring social, website, and email performance and preparing brief reports with recommendations.

  • Maintaining a consistent gallery voice and visual identity across all platforms.

  • Attending selected installations, openings, and events to assist with promotion and content capture.

Requirements
  • Strong communication skills, including clear, concise, and professional written and verbal communication.

  • Experience in marketing communications and coordinating messaging across multiple channels.

  • Ability to draft and format press releases and support media outreach efforts.

  • Understanding of public relations practices and relationship-building with audiences or partners.

  • Proficient writing skills, with attention to tone, grammar, and brand consistency.

  • Relevant experience in marketing, communications, or related fields; prior experience in a creative or agency setting is a plus.

  • Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a part-time schedule.

  • Comfort with hybrid work arrangements, including on-site collaboration in Glendale, CA and remote work.

  • Familiarity with basic digital marketing tools, social media platforms, and office productivity software.

  • An associate or bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related discipline is preferred but not required.

How to Apply

To apply, please email your resume and relevant work samples to info@mekcontemporary.com with “Marketing & Social Media Coordinator” in the subject line.

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Posted on August 3