Director, Content and Digital Engagement

Director, Content and Digital Engagement

• Indiana Historical Society


• Indianapolis, IN 46202


• $1 – $1 / Year


• Full Time


• Submissions Due by

Job Title: Director, Content and Digital Engagement

Department/Area: Content Studio

Reporting Relationship: Vice President, Content and Experience

Employees Supervised: 3 full-time

Full/part time: Full Time

FLSA Status & pay grade: Exempt D

POSITION PURPOSE

Position directs the day-to-day operations of the Indiana Historical Society’s (IHS) content studio

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop and manage editorial calendar


• Establish content standards for voice, tone, accuracy, accessibility, rights, style, metadata, review, and reuse


• Lead topic selection for recurring short-form content, podcast pilots, and exhibit-linked stories


• Work cross departmentally to maximize use and value add of digital content


• Ensure content is accurate, sourced, inclusive, accessible, and editorially responsible


• Track and report performance indicators


• Perform other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Demonstrated experience leading content strategy, editorial planning, digital storytelling, media production, audience engagement, or a closely related function


• Ability to translate complex or scholarly material into clear, engaging public storytelling


• Comfort working across video, audio, written, web, social, email, and/or digital content formats


• Ability to bring multiple contributors together under common goal and bring projects to completion


• Excellent communication skills


• Commitment to accuracy, accessibility, inclusion, and responsible storytelling

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Wrist & Visual Stamina – Ability to type and focus on a computer screen for prolonged periods of time

Physical Movement – Bending, Kneeling, and Crouching In order to reach & pick up items, standing for long periods of time

(Incumbent must be able to meet physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonability of requested accommodation is to be determined by IHS on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with the ADA.)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Five years of applicable experience

PAY & BENEFITS

• IHS offers an excellent compensation package. Salary will be discussed in additional detail during interview process.


• Health, dental, life and long-term disability coverage


• Employer and employee funded retirement plans with Voya


• Employee assistance program (EAP)


• Pre-Paid Legal Services


• Flexible benefits, and generous paid time off


• Free parking provided nearby


• Staff discounts in the Basile History Market and the Stardust Café


• Reciprocal benefits at other cultural institutions in Indianapolis