The arts journal is looking for an Associate Digital Editor to join its dynamic team of London-based online journalists and editors. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience writing and editing content with precision and speed. An ability to work well under deadlines and under pressure is essential.
The Associate Digital Editor will work closely with the Digital Editor to manage the busy website covering international art news.
The salary is £32,000.
Main responsibilities
- Work with the digital editor to edit articles for the website
- Follow and maintain editorial standards according to The arts journalstyle guide
- Presentation and writing of articles in all sections of the publication
- Help organize the website homepage and facades
- Closely follow artistic news online and identify important stories and trends for the commission
- Contribute to special projects, including fair trade dailies, regional focuses and investigative reports
- Oversee and develop our social media channels
- Assistance with the publication of newsletters
Key skills and experience
- At least three years of experience in a similar editorial role
- Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines, with excellent organizational skills
- Excellent short stories and analytical writing skills, with accurate grammar
- Experience using CMS software to write, edit and publish articles online
- Excellent interpersonal skills, to deal effectively with colleagues and correspondents
- Experience using social media for business
- Understanding of journalistic standards, ethics and professional practice
- Good working knowledge of InDesign and basic Photoshop skills preferred but not essential
- Degree in journalism or art history
How to register
This is a full time position based in London. Interested applicants should send a CV with a cover letter and three examples of recent writing to j.michalska@theartnewspaper.com by Tuesday, April 11.
The arts journal is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a fair workforce and promoting skilled individuals without regard to race, sex, color, ethnic origin, national origin, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status and other underrepresented people in the cultural sector. Our application period will be open until we have a diverse and qualified candidate pool.
About the Art Journal
For more than 30 years, The arts journal covered the art world – and the world in which art occurs. We write about all the latest developments, but also analyze the most significant events and trends, examining how the international art and culture landscape shapes – and is shaped by – politics, society, economy , technology and the environment.
We serve an international audience, providing multi-channel access to breaking news, agenda surveys and thought-provoking ideas and opinions from around the world.
With correspondents working in over 30 countries, our expert and independent reports make us the most trusted resource for the art industry as well as collectors, art advisers, policy makers, artists, professionals museums and those who like to visit art fairs and exhibitions. The arts journal benefits from its membership in an international network of titles with editorial offices in London, New York, Paris, Turin, Moscow and Shanghai.
