Senior Editor

Sharjahart; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharjah Art Foundation seeks a senior editor to write, copy-edit, fact-check and proofread texts in line with SAF style. The role covers curatorial texts, exhibition booklets, biographies and website content, ensuring coherence and audience-appropriate language.

The candidate should hold a BA or MA in art or English with at least ten years of experience and native-level British English. This full-time position in Sharjah runs 9:00–17:00, Monday to Thursday, with occasional evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in art, English or related field.
• At least ten years of experience in editing or a related field.
• Excellent knowledge of British English syntax, vocabulary, punctuation and spelling.

Responsibilities

• Write, copy-edit, fact-check and proofread texts according to SAF style.
• Offer suggestions for substantive editing and improve coherence of content for target audiences.
• Conduct research and rewrite texts as needed.
• Edit curatorial texts, exhibition booklets, biographies, captions and website content.
• Liaise with artists, curators and SAF team members and manage editorial projects.

Skills

Editing texts

British English

Project management

Attention to detail

Diplomacy

Communication

Research

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in art or English

Tools

Microsoft Word

Markup

Microsoft Teams

Google Docs

Outlook

Job description

Reporting to: Head Editorial and Content Strategy
Job location: Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Expected starting date: as soon as possible
Application deadline : The job is open until filled

Roles and Responsibilities

• Write, copy-edit, fact-check and proofread texts according to Sharjah Art Foundation (SAF) style.
• Offer suggestions for substantive editing of texts (e.g. comments about the order and completeness of the content, coherence of ideas and arguments, writing style and vocabulary) in relation to the target audience and intended purpose of the writing.
• Conduct research and rewrite texts where needed.

Texts may include any of the following:

• Curatorial texts such as work descriptions, overviews, sub-themes and curatorial essays.
• Exhibition booklets as well as Biennial
• guidebooks and catalogues.
• Biographies.
• Descriptions and schedules for courses, workshops, talks and symposia.
• Captions for artworks, images of artworks and Foundation events.
• Website texts and event summaries.
• Critical reflections and Archival texts.
• Press releases, newsletters and social media posts.
• Learning courses, workshops, talks and symposia descriptions.
• Sponsorship documents, institutional proposals and patron correspondence.
• Regularly liaise with artists, curators and other SAF team members.
• Conduct and organise editorial projects including holding meetings and workshops, tracking timelines and progress as well as providing feedback and reports if needed.
• Provide guidance and assistance to other editors or writers where needed.

Required Experience, Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in art, English or a related field.
• At least ten years of experience in the same field.
• Knowledge (on the level of an educated native speaker) of British English syntax, vocabulary, punctuation and spelling.
• Skill in editing texts not only for the accuracy and consistency of the language and format but also for the completeness and coherence of ideas.
• Skill in writing and editing texts in a variety of styles, from academic writing to marketing materials to business correspondence.
• Good understanding of modern and contemporary art history as well as familiarity with artists and curators that SAF has exhibited and worked with in the past.
• Basic understanding of the different fields that SAF works across, including art, photography, performance, film, architecture, education, music and publications.
• Skill in using Microsoft Word, including Markup; Microsoft Teams; Google Docs; and Outlook
• High level of concentration and attention to detail.
• Methodical and well-organised approach to work.
• Proven ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and deliver results under pressure in fast-paced environments.
• Tact and diplomacy in working with others.

Conditions of Work

The role is a full-time position based in Sharjah, with working hours from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Thursday, and occasional evening or weekend work as needed.