Associate Editor, Publications

$72,100 - $72,100/Yr

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

About the position

The Associate Editor at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum plays a crucial role in the Publications Department, focusing on editing exhibition didactics and public-facing materials. This position involves collaboration with Senior Editors on exhibition catalogues and providing administrative support for departmental operations. The role is integral to producing high-quality publications that engage a diverse audience and promote the museum's mission of understanding and appreciation of modern and contemporary art.

Responsibilities

• Serve as editor and project manager for most exhibition didactics, collaborating with curators and managing projects through production.
• Copyedit and proofread public-facing printed and digital content for various museum departments.
• Assist Senior Editors with book projects, including research, editing bibliographies, fact-checking, and proofreading layouts.
• Schedule departmental meetings and maintain records, including invoices and publication lists.
• Assist with hiring, training, and managing interns.
• Prepare sales materials for book distributors and coordinate deadlines for editorial and production staff.
• Obtain copyright information, assign ISBNs, and create barcodes for publications.
• Organize gallery catalogue orders and manage invoicing.
• Maintain the Publications section on the museum's website and retail store.
• Order supplies and prepare catalogues for mailing.
• Draft and manage agreements for contractors and authors.
• Maintain and track departmental budgets and expenses.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of experience in editorial work, preferably in an art-related field or scholarly publishing.
• Solid understanding of modern and contemporary art.
• Knowledge of long-form editing style and scholarly citation practices.
• Experience in copyediting or copywriting interpretive materials and marketing communications is a plus.
• Ability to balance editing responsibilities with project management and administration.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Highly organized with a rigorous sense of detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Pro is required.
• Thorough knowledge of style/usage materials, especially the Chicago Manual of Style.
• Proficiency with InDesign is preferred.
• Knowledge of other languages is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in museum-related editorial work.
• Familiarity with marketing and communications materials.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $72,100 annually.
• Full-time position with a 40-hour work week.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Participation in a Collective Bargaining Agreement with Local 2110 UAW.