Location: Hong Kong
Type: Full Time
About M+ Museum
M+ is a museum dedicated to visual art, design and architecture, moving image, and Hong Kong visual culture from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Located in Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District, M+ aims to be one of the world’s leading cultural institutions. The museum strives to create a unique voice for Asia’s twenty-first century by balancing local and international perspectives.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with curators across disciplines to define key messages and visitor outcomes for exhibitions.
- Develop compelling narratives about objects, artworks, and ideas through text, interactives, audio guides, and other in-gallery experiences.
- Create interpretive plans guiding the production and installation of exhibits.
- Develop text strategies in English and Chinese, ensuring readability and accessibility.
- Work with learning and digital teams to align key messages and outcomes with programming and audience development goals.
- Create content for tours and training programs for M+ Guides.
- Recommend interpretive strategies and write supporting text for museum audiences.
- Build relationships within the volunteer guide and educator community.
Requirements
- Recognized university degree in museum education, journalism, communications, creative media, cultural management, or equivalent.
- 4-5 years of professional experience in program planning, project management of art and cultural events or festivals.
- Proven experience in storytelling for informal learning outlets.
- Strong research skills with a commitment to learning and staying updated on contemporary museum practices.
- Diplomatic and collaborative team player with leadership and facilitation skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Chinese.
- Self-motivated, able to work independently, and highly organized.
Application Process
Submit your application with a detailed CV by May 31, 2024. Early submissions are encouraged. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
Privacy Notice
Data collected will be used for job application processing and may be accessed by appointed recruitment consultants. Applications not invited for interview within four weeks may consider their application unsuccessful. Information will be kept for up to 24 months before being destroyed.
For more information, visit West Kowloon or contact Crystal Yu at +852 22000114.
