Artforum: Part-Time Articles Editor

Job Summary
Artforum, the magazine of record for the contemporary art industry, is hiring a part‑time Articles Editor to work 16 hours per week. The editor will serve as a primary editor for columns and features across web and print, commission and edit short‑ and long‑form content from staff and freelance contributors, and regularly contribute editorial content to both print and web platforms.

Artforum values in‑person collaboration and team cohesion; employees work onsite in our NYC office with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

Assigning and editing features and columns across print and web

Identifying potential contributors and story ideas

Cultivating a network of contributing writers and artists

Regularly contributing editorial content to print and web

Uploading web content to WordPress, using SEO best practices to draft titles, alt text, and SEO titles and descriptions

Serving as an ambassador for the magazine at art world events, including press previews, openings, and art fairs

Requirements
The part‑time Articles Editor is expected to be an exemplary editor and writer, with demonstrable knowledge of art history and contemporary art. Finely‑honed editorial instincts, a flair for diplomacy, clear communication skills, an appreciation for different writerly voices/modes, punctuality with deadlines, and an ability to multi‑task are imperative.

Some formal training in art history

Four or more years of experience editing texts

Some record of publications on contemporary art

Proficiency with standard business software programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Zoom; if not familiar with publishing on WordPress, must be willing to learn

Submission via the PMC careers portal of both a cover letter and résumé is required for consideration

Duties
Commissioning

Contribute ideas and feedback in weekly meetings with the entire editorial team

Regularly correspond with writers to commission pieces or field pitches, communicating on details such as scope, proposed argument, word count, deadline, and fee

Editing

Edit columns and features, with emphasis on improving the relevance, clarity, and incisiveness of the argument

Collate and adjudicate additional proposed edits from the top editors, fact checkers, and copy editors
Writing

Contribute original content (including columns, features, reviews, and other content) to our print or web platforms on a regular basis as assigned and/or pitched

Ambassadorship

Cultivate and maintain a network of freelance writers

Regularly attend press previews, art openings, fairs, and other events on behalf of the magazine

Additional Duties, as Assigned

Drafting copy for social media and newsletters

Compensation
A good faith estimate of the salary is $38.47 hr. upon hire. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role.

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