Publishing and communication manager

arc en rêve centre d’architecture in Bordeaux, France, is seeking to recruit a publishing and communication manager.

Established in 1980 in Bordeaux, arc en rêve aims to build an architectural culture shared with all those involved in creating cities: council officials, professionals, intellectuals, and residents both young and old.

Both global and local, its identity is rooted in a programme devoted to showcasing both outstanding architectural work and the quality of ordinary architecture, focusing on the way they relate to modes of use and social issues. 
This strategy has made arc en rêve into a fully-fledged institution. A major centre showcasing worldwide cultural architectural output, it also contributes to quality local planning initiatives in Bordeaux and the Nouvelle‐Aquitaine region and help to raise their profile further afield.

arc en rêve  centre d'architecture is located within the Entrepôt Lainé, sharing spaces with the capc Museum of Contemporary Art.

Applicant profile
Architecture or landscape architecture graduate with a minimum of four years of experience in publishing and/or communication. Fluent in English and French (a third language would be greatly appreciated).

Under the supervision of the director, the publishing and communication manager is in charge of all on-line and paper publishing and communication for the institution. They supervise the management of information flows and editorial aspects of arc en rêve. Their aim is to support the mission of arc en rêve with a coherent strategy applied to a range of different vectors (books, printed matter, website, social media, relations with national and international media).

Role
– Develop publishing and communication strategies for arc en rêve
– Coordinate the design, production and publication of content (for our website, for social media, in publications, etc.)
– Manage relations with external partners and contributors (authors, publishers, suppliers, consultants, etc.), also taking charge of all the relevant administrative and budget-related tasks
– Supervise the communication and press relations team, paying special attention to digital and multimedia
– Coordinate in-house communication (with the team and governance bodies)
– Contribute to discussions about the graphic identity of the institution and its activities
– Take part in activities connected to external relations and philanthropy / patronage
– Take part in promotional and advertising initiatives

Line manager: director of arc en rêve

Full time permanent contract.
Competitive salary.

Applications
Please email a CV with three professional references + a portfolio of written samples (maximum 20 pages, PDF format) + a cover letter by February 28, 2022.