Managing Editor

This is a Full Time Job

Artforum: Managing Editor

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.

The ideal candidate will have:
• 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

If you have more or less experience than specified on this job posting, please apply and list your salary expectations.

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.