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Associate Editor

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

New York, NY

Full-Time

Associate Editor

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

New York, NY

Full-Time

Jan 16, 2025

Arts and Design

Job Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

As the Associate Editor, you will primarily edit gallery texts to ensure that they align with the museum strategic plans and commitments. You will collaborate with authors to produce interpretive materials that engage visitors, inspire appreciation, and encourage further study. You will support the both the Manager of Editorial Interpretation and other editorial staff in collaborating with curators to copyedit exhibition and publication texts, review and circulate proofs, collate and enter proofreading corrections, and complete other related administrative tasks.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Edit and proofread gallery texts (overviews, object labels, etc.) for a broad range of exhibitions and collection installations
Participate in development of gallery texts, from initial interpretation planning stages through all phases of design development, editing, proofreading, correction, and installation
Collaborate closely with Manager of Editorial Interpretation, fellow editors, Exhibition Project Managers, Curatorial, Design, Education, Digital, Buildings, and other stakeholders to define project scopes and develop and maintain schedules
Create and maintain style sheets for each project and collection area, in consultation with fellow editors
Edit smaller-scale publications and assist with other editing and proofreading needs of Publications and Editorial Department when time permits, as determined by Associate Publisher for Editorial
Reflect Museum's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA) initiatives in all work
Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

B.A. degree in humanities or higher
2-3 years of editing and publishing experience, preferably with museum labels, exhibitions, and installations
Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness
Ability to create, follow, and maintain schedules
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Familiarity with and interest in museum interpretation issues and best practices
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Proficiency in InDesign
Background in art history and/or humanities
Knowledge of editing and museum practices

COMPENSATION RANGE:

Pay Range: $70,000.00 - $72,000.00 / Annually
The advertised pay scale reflects the good faith minimum and maximum salary range for this role. The advertised pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, special licensing or qualifications, and other factors.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Edit and proofread gallery texts (overviews, object labels, etc.) for a broad range of exhibitions and collection installations
Participate in development of gallery texts, from initial interpretation planning stages through all phases of design development, editing, proofreading, correction, and installation
Collaborate closely with Manager of Editorial Interpretation, fellow editors, Exhibition Project Managers, Curatorial, Design, Education, Digital, Buildings, and other stakeholders to define project scopes and develop and maintain schedules
Create and maintain style sheets for each project and collection area, in consultation with fellow editors
Edit smaller-scale publications and assist with other editing and proofreading needs of Publications and Editorial Department when time permits, as determined by Associate Publisher for Editorial
Reflect Museum's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA) initiatives in all work
Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

B.A. degree in humanities or higher
2-3 years of editing and publishing experience, preferably with museum labels, exhibitions, and installations
Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness
Ability to create, follow, and maintain schedules
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Familiarity with and interest in museum interpretation issues and best practices
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Proficiency in InDesign
Background in art history and/or humanities
Knowledge of editing and museum practices

COMPENSATION RANGE:

Pay Range: $70,000.00 - $72,000.00 / Annually
The advertised pay scale reflects the good faith minimum and maximum salary range for this role. The advertised pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, special licensing or qualifications, and other factors.

About The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, also known as The Met, presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online.

Since its founding in 1870, The Met has aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with a staff as diverse as the audiences we engage. We build community and support the growth and development of our staff, as well as the personal wellbeing, career goals, and diverse identities of all employees. Our staff members are art lovers who are passionate about working toward a common goal: creating the most dynamic and inspiring art museum in the world.

Mission: The Met’s mission is to collect, study, conserve, and present significant works of art across time and cultures in order to connect all people to creativity, knowledge, ideas, and one another.

Every day, art comes alive in the Museum's galleries and through its exhibitions and events, revealing both new ideas and unexpected connections across time and across cultures.

At The Met, every staff member lives by the core values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity. If you share our community’s values, please apply to one of our exciting opportunities!

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Associate Editor

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Jan 16, 2025

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