ARTFORUM: Assistant Editor

Penske Media Corp. • New York, NY

4h • Hybrid

About The Position

Artforum is seeking an Assistant Editor to provide editorial support for print and web production, and administrative support for the magazine’s co-editors. The role includes fact-checking editorial content, conducting editorial research, and—under close supervision from senior editors—contributing short-form content to print and web. Administrative support for Artforum’s Co-Editors includes scheduling.

The position works in PMC’s office-first environment: employees work onsite four days a week and remotely one day a week. The role also involves attending art-world events, including press previews and openings.

Requirements

• Some formal training in art history.
• Previous internships or positions in contemporary art, cultural criticism, or a related field.
• Experience writing about art.
• Proficiency with standard business software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Zoom.
• If unfamiliar with publishing on WordPress, willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist the EICs with administrative duties.
• Attend weekly editorial meetings and contribute ideas and feedback.
• Identify potential contributors and ideas for content.
• Assist senior editors in assigning and editing short-form content.
• Fact-check and conduct editorial research as needed.
• Regularly contribute editorial content to print and web.
• Upload web articles to WordPress, following SEO best practices.
• Assist with social media copy and newsletter production as needed.
• Attend art-world events, including press previews and openings.
• Provide administrative support to Artforum’s Co-Editors, including scheduling.

Benefits

• PMC-paid medical, dental, and vision healthcare for employees and their families, with no employee paycheck contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Company discounts and perks, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, mortgage discounts, and savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed