Artforum: Part-Time Articles Editor

Penske Media Corp. • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Articles Editor is responsible for serving as a primary editor for columns and features across web and print. In addition to commissioning and editing short- and long-form content from staff and freelance contributors, the Articles Editor will contribute to both the print magazine and web platforms (including columns, features, interviews, reviews, or other content) on a regular basis.
The Articles Editor is responsible for serving as a primary editor for features and columns across web and print. Additionally, the Articles Editor will be expected to contribute (columns, features, reviews, or other content) on a regular basis.

Requirements

• Exemplary editor and writer
• 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
• Ability to multi-task
• Proficiency with standard business software programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Zoom
• Must be willing to learn publishing on WordPress if not already familiar

Nice To Haves

• Some formal training in art history
• Four or more years of experience editing texts
• Some record of publications on contemporary art

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.
• 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
• 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
• Communicate and negotiate any proposed edits with the writers
• Uploading web columns to WordPress, including gathering images/captions, writing alt-text descriptions, and following SEO best practices.
• 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
• Cultivate and maintain a network of freelance writers
• Regularly attend press previews, art openings, fairs, and other events on behalf of the magazine
• Drafting copy for social media and newsletters

Benefits

• Typical wage range: $38.47/Hour. 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed