Editor [Indiana University Art Museum, Bloomington, IN]

Description

The museum’s Editor is responsible for editing all museum publications, both print and electronic, including calendars, brochures, press/news releases, advertisements, website, and exhibition catalogs and labels for both content, style, and format. Specifically, he/she:

Copy edits and proofreads all proofs and galleys; and coordinates and oversees online publishing projects.

Coordinates with designer, photographer, and author(s) the planning and production of all publications for the art museum, including determining production schedules and assembling of illustrations and other supplemental materials.

Confers with curators, other museum staff, and outside authors to advise on formats and styles; and resolves questions arising from editing of their work.

Writes press releases and articles, funding proposals, and other materials as needed; and collaborates with publishers and distributors to coordinate joint projects.

Updates the museum’s website to reflect current and upcoming activities, and formats and prints all gallery labels. Develops and maintains distribution network for Art Museum publications, including museum exchange program; and maintains the museum’s publications inventory.

Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in a humanities field and two years editing experience with an art-related publication and some electronic publishing, InDesign software, and publications process. Must be detail oriented, and able to work under strong deadline pressure, both independently and as part of a production team. Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills; basic knowledge of art history; strong design knowledge and knowledge of Microsoft Word.

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Art History and two years editing experience, preferably with an art-related publication; and some familiarity with electronic publishing, InDesign software, and publications process.

Indiana University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status. This institution is also a provider of ADA services.