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Limited Term - Associate Editor

The J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Duration: Full Time


Limited Term - Associate Editor

Job Family Publications
Type LT Full-Time
Position Status Getty Center
Workplace Type Onsite
Salaried/Hourly Salaried
Hiring Pay Scale $62,540 - 79,732 Annually
Salary Commensurate with experience and internal equity
Program/Department Research Institute - 0436-Publications
Requisition Number 2026-4759

Getty is committed to creating a welcoming workplace that reflects the various backgrounds of the communities we serve. We value differences in the pursuit of inquiry and knowledge, mutual understanding, respect, trust, transparency, and cooperation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Job Summary

Under moderate supervision, performs all editorial functions-which may include copyediting and proofreading-for publications on a variety of topics and with different levels of complexity, from concept through transmittal. Provides editorial support through the production stages to finished product, including coordinating the work of freelance contractors. May assume project management responsibility as team leader on less complex projects.

Major Job Responsibilities

    Performs a variety of editorial tasks
  • Prepares manuscripts for transmittal
  • Proofreads and copyedits material; checks corrections made by freelance copyeditors and proofreaders
  • Conducts assigned research
  • Provides project management for print and digital publications of moderate complexity, which includes close collaboration with Production and Design colleagues to establish schedule, track progress against schedule, and report on status
  • Coordinates editorial work on print and digital publications, which may include communicating with Getty colleagues as well as external authors and freelancers

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in the humanities (preferably in English or Art History); MA preferred
  • At least 3 years of relevant publishing experience, preferably in either a museum or university press environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Copyediting and proofreading skills; knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style
  • Microsoft Office
  • Reading knowledge or familiarity with one or more European languages
  • Familiarity with art history
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills