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Perot Museum

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How much do museum social media jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for museum social media in the United States is $23.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $28.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a museum social media?

A Museum Social Media job involves managing a museum's online presence across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok. Responsibilities include creating and scheduling content, engaging with audiences, promoting exhibitions and events, and maintaining the institution's brand voice. The role often involves collaboration with curators, educators, and marketing teams to showcase collections and attract visitors. Strong writing, creativity, and digital marketing skills are essential for success in this position.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in museum social media?

A Museum Social Media specialist is responsible for creating, scheduling, and publishing content across various social media platforms to promote exhibits, events, and educational initiatives. Their daily routine often includes monitoring audience engagement, responding to comments or inquiries, and analyzing post-performance metrics to optimize future campaigns. Collaboration with curators, educators, and marketing teams is common to ensure accurate, timely, and compelling storytelling. This multifaceted role offers unique opportunities to creatively connect the public with the museum’s collections and programming, making each day both dynamic and rewarding.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the museum social media position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Museum Social Media professional, you need expertise in digital marketing, content creation, and a solid understanding of museum education or public engagement, often supported by a relevant degree or experience in communications, marketing, or art history. Familiarity with social media management platforms (like Hootsuite or Sprout Social), analytics tools, and graphic design software such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite is typically expected. Creativity, strong written communication, and an ability to collaborate effectively with curatorial and educational staff make candidates stand out. These skills and qualities are crucial for creating engaging content that connects audiences to the museum’s mission and increases its digital presence.

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Infographic showing various Museum Social Media job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 78% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,156 per year, or $23.6 per hour.

Social Media Content Specialist

Perot Museum

On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Other

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: 2201 N Field St Dallas TX 75201 - Dallas, TX 75201Position Type: Full TimeTravel Percentage: None


The Social Media Content Specialist is responsible for creating, capturing, and publishing engaging social media content that brings the Museum’s mission, exhibitions, programs, and experiences to life across digital platforms.


This position serves as the Museum’s primary content creator for social channels, producing compelling photography, video, graphics, and written content that builds audience engagement and strengthens community connections. The Social Media Content Specialist translates Museum experiences into platform-specific content that informs, entertains, and inspires.


Primary Areas of Ownership

  • Social media content creation

  • Photography and videography

  • Reels and short-form video

  • Community management

  • Social publishing

  • Event coverage

  • Social analytics

  • Influencer/content creator coordination


Key Responsibilities
Content Creation & Production

  • Create and publish engaging social media content across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other emerging platforms.

  • Produce photography, videography, graphics, and written content optimized for each platform.

  • Capture content during exhibitions, programs, events, educational activities, and behind-the-scenes experiences.

  • Edit photos and videos for social media distribution using industry-standard tools and best practices.


Social Media Management

  • Execute and maintain the Museum’s social media content calendar.

  • Schedule and publish content across social platforms.

  • Monitor social channels and ensure timely posting and content updates.

  • Stay informed on platform updates, emerging trends, and best practices.


Community Engagement

  • Monitor comments, messages, mentions, and user-generated content.

  • Engage with followers in a timely, professional, and brand-aligned manner.

  • Foster positive online community engagement and audience interaction.


Event Coverage

  • Provide live and real-time social media coverage of exhibitions, programs, special events, and community initiatives.

  • Coordinate content capture opportunities with Museum staff and stakeholders.


Analytics & Reporting

  • Track social media performance metrics, audience growth, and engagement trends.

  • Provide regular reporting and recommendations to improve content performance.


Cross-Department Collaboration

  • Partner with learning staff, curators, scientists, membership staff, and event teams to identify and capture compelling content opportunities.

  • Support broader communications initiatives through social amplification of campaigns, exhibitions, programs, and organizational announcements.


Qualifications
Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, Marketing, Journalism, Digital Media, or a related field.

  • 2-4 years of professional experience in social media management.

  • Equivalent professional experience in social media content creation or multimedia production may be considered in lieu of a degree.


Core Competencies

  • Proven experience as a social media content creator, preferably in the arts, culture, education, or science sectors.

  • Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in multimedia content production, including videography, photography, graphic design, and editing for social media.

  • Exceptional storytelling skills with the ability to tailor narratives for diverse audiences.

  • Proficiency in content creation tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator) or other relevant software.

  • Deep understanding of social media platforms, algorithms, trends, and best practices.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Experience with social media analytics.

  • Ability to attend Museum functions in the evenings and weekends.


Preferred Skills

  • A passion for science and education.

  • Previous museum or nonprofit experience.

  • Additional certifications in social media marketing, digital content creation, or related fields.


Essential Functions
While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be required regularly to:

  • Sit for extended periods of time while utilizing resource materials such as a computer and detailed spreadsheets.

  • Communicate by telephone; email other appropriate Perot Museum communication platforms (e.g., MS Teams, Zoom, etc.).


While performing the duties of this position, the employee will occasionally be required to:

  • Lift and/or move light boxes and other materials of 20 lbs. or less.


Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified applicants and qualified employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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