GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
As the Associate Editor, you will primarily edit gallery texts to ensure that they align with the museum strategic plans and commitments. You will collaborate with authors to produce interpretive materials that engage visitors, inspire appreciation, and encourage further study. You will support the both the Manager of Editorial Interpretation and other editorial staff in collaborating with curators to copyedit exhibition and publication texts, review and circulate proofs, collate and enter proofreading corrections, and complete other related administrative tasks.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
Edit and proofread gallery texts (overviews, object labels, etc.) for a broad range of exhibitions and collection installations
Participate in development of gallery texts, from initial interpretation planning stages through all phases of design development, editing, proofreading, correction, and installation
Collaborate closely with Manager of Editorial Interpretation, fellow editors, Exhibition Project Managers, Curatorial, Design, Education, Digital, Buildings, and other stakeholders to define project scopes and develop and maintain schedules
Create and maintain style sheets for each project and collection area, in consultation with fellow editors
Edit smaller-scale publications and assist with other editing and proofreading needs of Publications and Editorial Department when time permits, as determined by Associate Publisher for Editorial
Reflect Museum's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA) initiatives in all work
Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
B.A. degree in humanities or higher
2-3 years of editing and publishing experience, preferably with museum labels, exhibitions, and installations
Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness
Ability to create, follow, and maintain schedules
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Familiarity with and interest in museum interpretation issues and best practices
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Proficiency in InDesign
Background in art history and/or humanities
Knowledge of editing and museum practices
COMPENSATION RANGE:
Pay Range: $70,000.00 - $72,000.00 / Annually
The advertised pay scale reflects the good faith minimum and maximum salary range for this role. The advertised pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, special licensing or qualifications, and other factors.
