Peabody Essex Museum Seeking Its First TikTok Creator-In-Residence

SALEM, MA — If you are a college student or recent graduate who loves the arts and knows how to make magic on TikTok, the Peabody Essex Museum has a job with your name on it!

The Peabody Essex Museum just announced it is hiring its first-ever TikTok Creator-in-Residence for the summer of 2023.

"As the TikTok Creator-in-Residence, you will collaborate with the museum's education and marketing teams to develop and produce TikTok videos that heighten engagement and increase awareness of the museum, its programs, exhibitions and people," the museum wrote in the job listing.

For the position — which is paid and based at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem — the museum is seeking applicants who are currently enrolled in or recent graduates of a New England-based art school and have "a strong portfolio of TikTok videos showcasing creativity, storytelling, and production skills."

The winning candidate's responsibilities will include developing, producing, and editing TikTok videos that explore the museum's art and collections, events, and stories, working with influencers on social media collaborations, and attending museum events and programs to capture behind-the-scenes moments and artist interviews, according to the job description.

For more information and to apply, visit the Peabody Essex Museum's website.