Public Relations Coordinator

Experimental Sound Studio
Public Relations Coordinator

Part-time, 1 day per week, contract position

Position beginning date: October 1, 2008

The ESS Public Relations Coordinator is responsible for website maintenance, press contacts, dissemination of accessible information to the public, and assisting with inroads into untapped constituencies. The aim of these activities is to develop increased attention and access to ESS programs, and increased use of ESS recording services.  ESS is a nonprofit arts organization with a commitment to multidisciplinary cultural practice, so candidates should have a sincere interest in working in the nonprofit cultural sector.

The ideal candidate has webmastering skills and experience, the ability to work proactively and with minimal supervision, and a working knowledge of Chicago’s contemporary art, music, and cultural scene.

The position is a contract position, one day per week with flexible hours, $400 per month (paid semi-monthly).  The initial contract period is through December 31, 2008; renewal for a one-year contract will be available at that time.    

The Public Relations Coordinator reports to the ESS Executive Director.

Qualifications and Application Requirements

Skills & Qualifications: 

Duties:
- maintain and consistently update ESS website
- coordinate ESS main website with websites used for other ESS programs, such as the Creative Audio Archive and Favorite Chicago Sounds
- write and send press releases and public notices
- maintain and consistently update press and mailing lists
- lobby reviewers and writers for coverage of ESS events and programs

To Apply: 

Inquiries: BEFORE SEPTEMBER 26th: Send ONE standard Word document, no images, no esoteric formatting, to the ESS Executive Director, Lou Mallozzi, at Lou@ExSoSt.org. This document should include three components, each being one page MAXIMUM: (1) a letter outlining your interest, abilities, and experience; (2) a resume with work history, education, and artistic/cultural experience as appropriate (including performance, exhibition, or publications history if you are a working artist or scholar); and (3) a list of references. Due to limitations of time, we will respond ONLY to candidates we are interested in interviewing, so please DO NOT follow up. No telephone calls, please.

Contact

Experimental Sound Studio

URL: 

http://www.exsost.org/

Contact Information: 

5925 N Ravenswood
Chicago, IL 60660
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Organization Description: 

Experimental Sound Studio (ESS) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1986, dedicated to the promotion, production, presentation, and preservation of innovative and diverse approaches to the sonic arts, and to the integration of these art forms into the public.

Contact Name: 

Lou Mallozzi

Contact Email: 

Lou@ExSoSt.org

URL: 

http://www.exsost.org