Artforum: Senior Web Editor

This is a Full Time Job

Founded in 1962, Artforum delivers informed criticism and analyses of the latest developments in contemporary art and culture, both in print and online.

Artforum seeks a full-time Senior Editor for artforum.com. The ideal candidate has substantial editing experience, is well versed in art cultural discourse, and is deeply immersed in gallery culture.

Reporting to the Managing Editor and collaborating with other editorial and digital staff, the successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining editorial standards and expanding the reach of Artforum’s online coverage while also offering occasional editorial assistance to the print edition.

Responsibilities:

• To research, commission, and edit column and feature material for web and print in consultation with other senior editorial staff
• To assist with the commissioning of audio-visual content
• To provide leadership and guidance to other web staff

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in art history or related field (or equivalent experience)
• At least four years professional editorial experience
• Deep knowledge of contemporary art
• Proficiency with requisite software, online publishing, and social media
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Typical wage range: $62K - $72K. 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. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. The total compensation package for this position will also include other elements, a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits including 401(k) eligibility and paid time off benefits.

PMC is committed to the health and wellness of our employees. As part of our company-wide rollout of PMC’s paid healthcare plan, for this role the company pays 100% of the monthly health, dental and vision plan premiums for the employee and their family. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors).

Please include a Cover Letter and Resume when applying.

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About Artforum:

As the magazine of record for the contemporary art world, Artforum delivers the highest level of critical art discourse to a diverse international audience and is often the first to identify artists whose work comes to define eras. Launched in California in 1962, Artforum moved to New York in 1967 and remains based there today.

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, Spy.com 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, Life is Beautiful, Latin Music Week and ATX Television Festival. 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.com