The Metropolitan Museum of Art · 19 hours ago
Senior Editor, Marketing & Digital Content
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $115K/yr
5+ years expThe Metropolitan Museum of Art is a renowned institution that presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world. They are seeking a Senior Editor to manage the editorial process for promotional and event content related to Met Education and Live Arts programs, overseeing a high volume of projects and collaborating closely with various departments.
ArtAssociationE-CommerceEventsMuseums and Historical SitesNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Work closely with Education and MetLiveArts staff to strategically plan and direct execution of program promotional materials to reflect audience needs
Work with Marketing, Design, Digital Content, and Digital Product colleagues to develop and maintain optimal presentation of web program listings and materials, including on-site messaging and print materials
Oversee editorial process from inception to completion for all Education and MetLiveArts publications, including selected internal documents such as grants and other reports
Coordinate production of program-related publications with Education and MetLiveArts program staff and the Design department
Coach authors on writing style and negotiate content and scope, with focus on accessible content for a broad audience. Able to synthesize complex scholarly material into content that can be understood at a high school level
Draft, rewrite, and edit content as needed. Must be able to craft snappy and clear marketing copy for everything from an email newsletter subject line to an event title. The ability to generate messaging or title variants and options on short notice or on-the-spot in a meeting is key
Be aware of all scheduled projects and their status, delivering materials on time with clear communication. A desire to continually streamline and improve processes and listen to feedback on processes is a must
Represent the editorial voice of The Met and maintain editorial guidelines and standards publications to ensure consistency with Museum's editorial style
Understand and enforce Marketing best practices; in collaboration from Senior Manager for Marketing and channel specialists, ensuring that written materials support the broader Marketing strategy and instituational goals
Manage and/or edit all content pertaining to program activities on the Museum's website, including event listings, educator resources, and digital features
Supervise independent contractors, interns, volunteers and vendors, working within budget as required
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Arts in Marketing, Communications, English, Art History or other relevant fields
5 years of marketing and editing experience
Excellent creative writing and editing skills, with keen attention to grammar and tone
Excellent negotiation and communication skills; ability to work productively and cooperatively in a team environment
Experience in writing and editing materials for a variety of audiences relevant to the Museum (visitors, arts audiences, families, students, teachers, etc)
Strong project management skills, including excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize and track a wide variety of ongoing projects while meeting deadlines consistently
Experience with web content management systems (CMSs); project management tools like Airtable, Asana, Jira, or similar; deep knowledge of Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and software relevant to editorial process, including tracked editing functions
Previous experience working in a publication production environment, ideally at an arts, cultural, or mission-based organization
Some knowledge of art history and its customs of publication
Preferred
Marketing background preferred (e.g. experience in advertising, digital marketing, social media, or other content production)
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses)
Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)
Free financial-planning services
Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs
25% discount for staff in Museum shops
A subsidized staff cafeteria
Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions
Company
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.
1001-5000 employees
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