Interpretation Developer (Wildlife Photographer of the Year) London, England
Job description
As an Interpretation Developer you will be responsible for researching and developing the Natural History Museum’s temporary exhibitions and permanent galleries, with a specific focus on the Museum’s annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition. This exciting role sits within the Exhibitions and Interpretation team and requires creativity, teamwork, excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year (WPY) is a major, global programme run by the Natural History Museum. The programme has an international photography competition at its heart – the most prestigious prize in nature photography – driving a diverse range of activity including a major exhibition at South Kensington and national and international tours. The photography competition is world leading and the programme aims ‘through images that spark reaction, to invite ever more people, participants and partners to experience and use the uniquely emotive power of photography to move hearts and minds, creating advocates for the planet’.
The Interpretation Developer will develop content for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year (WPY) exhibition. In this role, you will write and edit captions for the WPY display in South Kensington and touring venues and develop content for a series of films and a ‘behind-the-lens’ exhibition tour. Across all outputs you will deliver a narrative that is relatable and relevant to visitors, develop content that promotes a deeper connection to nature, and creates a pace and tone that helps the visitor on their journey from contemplation to action. In the medium-term there will be opportunities to deliver specially commissioned content for the 60th anniversary of WPY (2024) and work the WPY team on developing a digital touring exhibition.
Working as part of the wider Exhibitions and Interpretation team, you will also shape exhibition and gallery concepts, develop narratives and interpretation approaches, write and edit exhibition text, and select objects and specimens for display. Using an audience-focused approach and knowledge of best practices in interpretation, you will shape key messages and learning outcomes, aligning them with the Natural History Museum’s mission to create advocates for the planet.
You will use interpretation methods that engage target audiences – from text to hands-on exhibits, film and illustration – ensuring that our exhibitions and galleries are accessible, inspiring, informative and suited to our audiences’ needs.
About you
You have a strong interest in natural history and an appreciation for the field of photography and its requirements. You have experience in delivering content and interpretation in museums, galleries, heritage sites or similar environments and you’re experienced in using photographic images, filmed footage and museum collections to tell compelling stories and communicate messages. You’re a skilled writer and are confident in communicating with a wide variety of audiences.
You are organised and able to work both independently as well as collaboratively as part of a wider team from across the Museum, including scientists, designers, audience researchers and project managers.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £30,557.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 09/03/2023
