NIAD is an organization that aims to be artistically relevant and culturally inclusive. We deliver these aims through our operations activities as well as through the three programs we offer: NIAD’s Virtual and 23rd Street Studios, Community Programs, and Art Marketing & Partnerships. 

NIAD’s Art Marketing Team handles all aspects of art sales and Studio Artist representation. Art Marketing manages exhibitions, inventory, and sales; implements marketing and communications strategies to continually broaden NIAD’s audience; and stewards partnerships that build connections between NIAD Studio Artists and the wider arts and disability communities.

The Digital Storyteller works closely with the Accessibility & Communications Specialist and the Art Marketing & Partnerships Director. They collaborate frequently with the other members of the Art Marketing Team, and engage often with NIAD’s staff and artist population as a whole.

Every staff position supports NIAD’s continued growth and expansion. Our Art Marketing Team maintains a vital stream of income for NIAD’s highly diverse group of artists, and expands their visibility in the highly competitive artworlds where their art helps define the contemporary. 

As such, we want to ensure representation of the communities that we serve, both in terms of diversity within our teams, and in generating engagement and involvement from people who have been historically under-represented, including new staff. We actively encourage individuals from marginalized groups to apply, such as people with disabilities, BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ candidates. 

If you require any accommodations in order to most effectively participate in the application process, please contact Ingrid Alonso-Rodriguez, admin@niadart.org, or 510 620 0290. 

To apply for this position, please direct your cover letter, resume, and a portfolio that includes examples of your past campaigns and projects to admin@niadart.org. 

Job title

Digital Storyteller (Contract Position)

Reports to

Accessibility & Communications Specialist; Director of Art Marketing & Partnerships

Job purpose

As a member of the Art Marketing Team, the Digital Storyteller represents NIAD, studio artists, and their careers with creativity and fidelity in social media channels and online. The Digital Storyteller plays a vital role in foregrounding how NIAD artists are redefining the contemporary art world by making it more accessible, diverse, and person-centered.

Duties and responsibilities

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Social Media Management—Develop and execute creative and accessible digital content strategies across platforms, helping to build and maintain a robust, engaged online community and drive art sales.
• Storytelling & Content Creation—Curate and create engaging and accessible content that will tell NIAD’s story (brand, mission, and artists) across digital channels.
• Embody NIAD’s Values—Center NIAD artists’ voices, uphold principles of disability justice and practices of digital accessibility and inclusivity, and authentically engage and expand NIAD’s unique community.

DUTIES

• Strategy—Work with the Accessibility & Communications Specialist, Art Marketing Associate, Director of Art Marketing & Partnerships, and Development Director to determine social strategy and align with larger NIAD communications initiatives and artwork sales goals.
• Content Creation—Create compelling and engaging multimedia content, including videos, graphics and written copy, that tells a cohesive brand story and engages potential and current collectors and supporters across all digital channels.
• Content Calendar—Develop and own the social media content calendar, soliciting input from the larger team, as needed.
• Execution—Execute organic posts across all social channels (currently Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, with planned expansion into TikTok and Pinterest).
• Collaboration—Work with NIAD’s internal stakeholders - Fundraising, Studio, Community Programs, Exhibitions, Sales - to accurately represent NIAD’s culture in all its complexity.
• Community Outreach—Develop and maintain relationships with external partners - donors, collectors, local public figures, other progressive art studios, arts and disability organizations, businesses - to expand NIAD’s digital reach. Engage social media followers by replying to comments, DMs, etc. 
• Event Promotion—Employ social media and submit content to other platforms such as local event calendars, news outlets, community bulletin boards, blogs, and newsletters to promote NIAD’s monthly gallery events, programs, the annual gala, among others. 
• Innovation & Growth—Stay up-to-date with emerging social media and digital accessibility trends, technologies, and best practices. 
• Measurement & Reporting— Develop and own reporting and analysis of all social channels. Set metrics for campaigns, analyze the data, and provide reports/findings on opportunities to improve campaigns, increase audience reach, etc.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or equivalent experience.
• At least 4 years of communications, marketing, or similar experience (2 years must be social media-focused).
• Proven success as a social media strategist.
• Content creation, copywriting, editing, marketing, public relations, or similar advertising position(s).
• Knowledge of contemporary art or experience working in a contemporary art context.
• Experience working with adults with disabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, and solid task-management abilities.
• Understanding of SEO and web traffic.
• Familiarity with emerging digital trends, as well as digital marketing strategies and best practices.
• Knowledge of WCAG AA compliance
• Facility with photography equipment, video/image editing, and graphic design software.
• Fluency in Spanish, and experience working with translators and interpreters, is preferred.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• E-commerce experience
• Knowledge of Google Analytics
• Entrepreneurial, resourceful self-starter with a growth mindset
• Passionate about telling stories in creative ways
• Views their work through a disability/social/environmental justice lens
• Believes in the positive potential of social media, technology, and the internet in general
• Strong communicator and collaborator

Working conditions

This is a contract position for 15 hours per week for 8 months, with the potential for renewal. 

Some evening and weekend hours may be required. 

A background check and TB test current within 2 years is required.

Physical requirements

This is an on-site position which requires standing and sitting, as well as screen time during work hours.