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Editor, Communications

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


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 minimal supervision, the Editor assumes full project management responsibility to perform all editorial functions—including story development, writing feature-length and short-form stories, line editing, content management system tasks, copyediting, and proofreading—for digital and print publications on a variety of topics.

Major Job Responsibilities

Writes and edits stories for

Getty

magazine and Getty’s digital platform, News & Stories, in a wide range of genres and at all levels of complexity; conducts interviews with Getty staff, subject matter experts, and members of the local arts community, and works with them to ensure all copy is fact-checked and aligned with Getty’s institutional priorities

Creates and manages the weekly

Get Inspired

newsletter

Write and edit copy as needed for the Marketing team, Getty’s Advancement department, and Trustee communications

Upload and manage content within Getty’s content management system for publication on News & Stories, as needed

Works with the Rights Coordinator and other colleagues to ensure that artwork images and photos can be acquired and published according to copyright rules and agreements

Provide ad hoc support to Editorial team members across a range of projects and tasks.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in the humanities (preferably in English, journalism, or art history)

At least 5 years of relevant writing and editing experience, preferably including 3 years in an arts environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience writing feature-length stories in a journalistic style

Copyediting and proofreading skills; knowledge of

Chicago Manual of Style

Familiarity with art history

Ability to juggle multiple writing assignments and deadlines

Experience working with content management systems

Facility with Photoshop a plus

Benefits and Perks
Here are just some examples that Getty offers/provides for full-time employees:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage, starting on date of hire. Getty pays 75%-95% of the premium, depending on the plan selected.

403(b) Employee Investment retirement plan – with up to 5% Getty Match

Getty contribution of 6%, on behalf of employee, to 401(a) retirement account

Educational Assistance and professional development

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Days

12 Paid Holidays

Many positions have bi-weekly off-Fridays

On-Site Fitness Center at Getty Center

Community service opportunities

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits and long list of perks, go to

Getty HR .