Artforum: Managing Editor
About The Position
Artforum, the magazine of record for the contemporary art industry, is hiring a Managing Editor who is a senior member of Artforum’s editorial staff, reporting directly to the co-editors and the Publishers. The Managing Editor is responsible for scheduling and monitoring print and web workflows, coordinating and tracking material from the initial commissioning through the editorial process to final publication. Their duties include overseeing the overall publication calendar; balancing individual editors’ workloads; managing the editorial budget; scheduling editorial meetings; establishing editorial protocols; and maintaining shared editorial style guides and other resources. Additionally, the Managing Editor directly manages the editorial production staff (including the in-house Design and Photo directors and freelance editors, fact-checkers, and researchers) and oversees the processing of files for print, including the entering of corrections and the hands-on finessing of galleys. The Managing Editor must be highly organized, meticulous, calm under pressure, a team leader, and able to enforce deadlines for both staff and contributors. PMC values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week (Tuesday – Friday) and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.
Requirements
- Significant experience in an art-related field
- Five or more years of managerial experience, preferably in publishing
- High-level organizational and communication skills
- Advanced proficiency with InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro, and Microsoft Word; other programs regularly used include Outlook, Zoom, Slack, and WordPress
Responsibilities
- Scheduling and monitoring print and web workflows
- Coordinating and tracking material from the initial commissioning through the editorial process to final publication
- Overseeing the overall publication calendar
- Balancing individual editors’ workloads
- Managing the editorial budget
- Scheduling editorial meetings
- Establishing editorial protocols
- Maintaining shared editorial style guides and other resources
- Directly manages the editorial production staff (including the in-house Design and Photo directors and freelance editors, fact-checkers, and researchers)
- Overseeing the processing of files for print, including the entering of corrections and the hands-on finessing of galleys
- Enforce deadlines for both staff and contributors
Benefits
- PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match
- Pet Insurance
- Home & Auto Insurance
- Mortgage discounts
- Savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials
- Flexible Vacation Policy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
