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London

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GBP 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

IMG is seeking a detail-oriented Sub-editor in London to ensure high-quality digital and print content for its prestigious art publications. The role demands clear writing, meticulous proofreading, and a collaborative spirit within a vibrant publishing environment focused on contemporary arts.

Qualifications

3+ years’ experience in copyediting and proofreading for publications.
Native or bilingual proficiency in English is required.
Experience in magazine publishing production is preferred.

Responsibilities

Copyedit and proofread content for clarity and accuracy.
Collaborate on layout and coordination of art events.
Monitor and update style guides as necessary.

Skills

Copyediting

Proofreading

Attention to detail

Clear writing

Fact-checking

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Word

Mac OS

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Who We Are:

Frieze is the world’s leading platform for modern and contemporary art, dedicated to artists, galleries, collectors and art lovers alike. Frieze comprises three magazines – frieze, Frieze Masters Magazine and Frieze Week – and seven international art fairs – Frieze London, Frieze Masters, Frieze New York, Frieze Los Angeles, Frieze Seoul, The Armory Show and EXPO Chicago. Legacy art fair brands The Armory Show and EXPO Chicago were acquired by Frieze in September 2023. In October 2021, Frieze also launched No.9 Cork Street, a permanent space for visiting international galleries in the heart of Mayfair, London.

What You'll Do:

We are looking for a Sub-editor to copyedit and proofread print and digital content, ensuring that copy is clear, fact-checked and published to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Copyediting and proofreading

Second edit and fact-check all columns and features for frieze magazine
Second edit and fact-check exhibition reviews for frieze.com
When not copyediting reviews or articles for frieze, assist with copyediting content for frieze.com and the publisher’s other magazines, including fair publications, as needed
Proofread final files for EXPO Art Week and Armory Art Week and add corrections into InDesign
Collaborate on proofreading content for frieze.com
Collaborate on proofreading for frieze, print supplements, fair publications and one-off print products as needed
Enter proofing changes as needed and flag any design issues with the design team

Production

Working with the Content Operations Manager and Editor, support the coordination and layout of EXPO Art Week and Armory Art Week
Monitor and update the Frieze style guide in collaboration with the cross-departmental working group

You Have These:

3+ years’ experience copyediting and proofreading for arts and culture publications
A strong sense of what constitutes clear, concise and articulate writing
Meticulous attention to written and visual detail
Proven track record of delivering projects to deadline
Native or bilingual proficiency in English
Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word and Mac OS

We'd Also Love If You Have These:

Experience in magazine publishing production
Experience using Notion

Our Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Frieze unites people in our love of the arts. We understand this can only be accomplished when we harness the entirety of our company and lead with a lens of diversity, equity and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we are committed to practicing anti-discrimination including race, gender identity, sexual orientation and disability, together with artists, writers and cultural practitioners from all backgrounds. There is still much work to be done to address systemic inequality and discrimination within the arts and culture industry, and we are dedicated to making progress both within our own organization and the art world at large.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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Full-time

Job function

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Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
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