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Artforum, the magazine of record for the contemporary art industry, is hiring an Associate Editor who will serve as the primary editor for columns, features, and reviews across Artforum's monthly print magazine and website. In addition to commissioning and editing short- and long-form content from staff and freelance contributors, the Associate Editor will contribute to both the print magazine and web platforms (including columns, features, interviews, and reviews) on a regular basis.
Requirements:
The Associate 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.
The position is based in our Midtown Manhattan office. PMC values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.
The ideal candidate will have:
- 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
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
- Communicate and negotiate any proposed edits with the writers
- Upload web columns to WordPress, including gathering images/captions, writing alt-text descriptions, and following SEO best practices.
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
A good faith estimate of the salary range is $66,500 - $70,000 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.
It's all About You...
PMC's comprehensive benefits package is thoughtfully designed to support every aspect of your life, empowering you to thrive both personally and professionally. We offer PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. PMC also offers Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), an Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match. Employees are also eligible to take advantage of company discounts and perks including Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Mortgage discounts, and a variety of other savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials. As part of PMC's dedication to consistently meet employee's needs, we have launched a new Flexible Vacation Policy.
At PMC, we believe working in a highly collaborative, office-first environment that fosters real-time communication, spontaneous idea sharing, and stronger interpersonal relationships that drive innovation and team cohesion.
About ARTFORUM:
Artforum is the magazine of record for the contemporary art world, delivering the highest level of critical discourse to an international audience. Established in 1962, it has become an institution unto itself and has long served as the foremost tastemaker in the industry.
About PMC:
Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate audience of over 300 million globally. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands, which includes Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Dick Clark Productions, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, TVLine, Sportico, BGR, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, Vibe, IndieWire, Artforum, Gold Derby, and Luminate, the premier data and analytics company. PMC's journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information in their industries and areas of coverage, unequaled in ambition, depth, and courage. In addition, PMC owns several vital cultural events such as SXSW, LA3C, and Latin Music Week. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 14 countries worldwide, PMC believes companies should not only be profitable but also forces for good. PMC is committed to fostering a working environment that is inclusive and responsible, where we value a company culture built on all backgrounds, voices, and experiences. For more information on the company, please visit www.PMC.comP
Penske Media Corporation
Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading digital media, publishing, and information services company that engages with audiences across the web, television, mobile, print and social media. PMC’s owned and operated brands reach more than 179 million visitors monthly (comScore, 2016) and Penske Media was recently named one of the Top 100 Private Companies in the United States and North America. With the preeminence of its brands, PMC is one of the largest digital media companies in the world, publishing more than 20 digital media brands, including its India.com joint venture with ZEE TV in India and Variety Latino joint venture with Univision Communications Inc. PMC additionally owns and produces more than 80 annual events, summits, award shows and conferences while housing a dynamic research and emerging data business. As of 2016, PMC businesses include: PMC Studios, WWD, Variety Inc., Deadline.com, Fairchild Media, M, India.com, GoldDerby.com, FootwearNews.com, TVLine, CricketCountry.com, Hollywood Life, Beauty Inc, BGR, AwardsLine, Bollywood Life, BPB.in, LA411, NY411, Variety Insight, and Indiewire.com. The company is headquartered in New York, NY and Los Angeles, California with an additional 11 offices around the world.