Editorial Project Lead, Contemporary Art Center

Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation's CAM seeks an Editorial Project Manager to oversee publications from planning through final production, ensuring outputs match audience strategies defined by the Directorate.

Working with the Publications team, you will coordinate timelines, budgets, and external suppliers, uphold quality standards, and contribute to disseminating the museum’s editorial program and knowledge.

Qualifications

• Higher education degree in Artistic Studies, Publishing, Communication, Art History or a related field.
• Excellent command of Portuguese and English, both written and spoken.
• Proven experience in editorial functions (editing, proofreading, text preparation).
• Strong knowledge of editorial standards, proofreading practices, and text normalisation procedures.
• Strong organisational, time management, and deadline management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Establish workflows and implement project timelines, ensuring deadlines are met and objectives achieved efficiently and on schedule.
• Monitor and oversee the production of institutional publications, including exhibition catalogues, monographs, mediation materials, exhibition texts and labels.
• Participate in the development of multi-format publishing strategies, integrating print and digital content.
• Demonstrate autonomy, attention to detail, and the ability to work under demanding deadlines, ensuring the quality and consistency of all published outputs.
• Contribute knowledge of the contemporary art landscape and support collaboration with suppliers within the editorial production field.

Skills

Portuguese (native)

English (proficient)

Editing and proofreading

Editorial production workflows

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Higher education degree in Artistic Studies, Publishing, Communication or related field

Job description

Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation's CAM seeks an Editorial Project Manager to oversee publications from planning through final production, ensuring outputs match audience strategies defined by the Directorate.

Working with the Publications team, you will coordinate timelines, budgets, and external suppliers, uphold quality standards, and contribute to disseminating the museum’s editorial program and knowledge.