SFMOMA San Francisco Museum of Modern Art · 2 hours ago
Senior Editor, Publications
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $95K/yr
7+ years expThe San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is a leading institution in modern and contemporary art and serves as a cultural hub for the Bay Area. They are seeking a Senior Editor, Publications, who will oversee the planning, editing, and production of various museum publications, ensuring high standards and timely completion of projects while collaborating with curators and external partners.
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Responsibilities
Plan and project-manage select book-length publications (both analog and digital) to successfully meet the Museum’s schedule, budget, quality, and content requirements
Coordinate with curators, guest authors, graphic designers, production managers, editors, photographers, printers, and vendors; oversee the work of and ensure clear communication with contributors throughout the project
Solicit bids and prepare contracts for freelance contributors
Develop and maintain schedules. Develop detailed publication budgets, manage expenses, and maintain accurate records of all transactions
Write promotional texts, distribution bid proposals, and assorted other materials necessary to secure and fulfill co-publishing/distribution agreements for titles in the Senior Editor’s purview
Support Publications staff assigned to obtain reproductions and permissions for inclusion in museum publications, helping arrange photo shoots both on- and off-site, trafficking digital scans and transparencies, compiling related paperwork, and processing invoices for projects in the Senior Editor’s purview
Check page proofs, bluelines (or digital equivalent), and jacket proofs for correctness and compliance with design, printing, and binding specifications, collaborating with Publications staff and trafficking these materials among other team members or outside partners as necessary, and obtaining approvals in a timely fashion
On all of the above and a variety of other projects, edit for readability and style, write and rewrite as necessary, help maintain the Museum’s standards of for content, editing, design, and print-production quality
Supervise the work of any Publications staff assigned to the Senior Editor’s projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, or related subject, with major course work in art history (including twentieth-century art) desirable
Minimum of seven (7) years of related experience, with at least five years editing and managing the production of complex illustrated books, or equivalent combination of training and experience
Previous copyediting, proofreading, and publications-specific project management experience required
Demonstrated history of bringing complex projects to successful completion
Strong organizational, editorial, and production skills
Experience with an emphasis in attention to detail, editorial consistency, and accuracy in factual information, spelling, and grammar
Working knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style
Familiarity with twentieth-century art history and art terminology
Proven competence as a publishing project manager with ability to set priorities, maintain budgets, and meet stringent deadlines for multiple simultaneous projects
Proven ability to deal effectively and tactfully with writers, Museum staff, freelancers, and vendors while undertaking a variety of simultaneous projects
Understanding of design, pre-press and international manufacturing processes for illustrated books and experience soliciting and interpreting manufacturing estimates and negotiating terms
Project management and leadership skills and the ability to create a positive and productive team environment
Ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of colleagues, collaborators, and vendors both inside and outside the organization
Experience with color management, including imaging standards, color separation and image proofing for complex art book projects
Preferred
Master's degree in a relevant field preferred
Benefits
PTO
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts
Pet Insurance
Life and AD&D Coverage
Disability Insurance
Mental Health and Wellness Benefits
Discount Programs
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
SFMOMA Membership
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Company
SFMOMA San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Art transforms lives. It provokes us to think, to express, to explore our own creativity, to envision new possibilities.
501-1000 employees
Funding
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Daniel Johnson
Associate Director, Foundation and Government Partnerships
Diane Minnite
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