Manager/Senior Manager (Content Publishing)

National Gallery Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent cultural institution in Singapore seeks a Manager/Senior Manager (Content Publishing) to enhance accessibility of art and history. This role involves leading content projects, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring alignment across various platforms. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in editorial and content publishing within the arts sector, as well as strong project management and communication skills. The position promises an enriching opportunity within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of relevant editorial, content development, or publishing experience.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage content development projects from start to finish.
• Strategize and adapt content for various platforms.
• Mentor and supervise junior staff or freelancers.

Skills

Project management

Editorial judgement

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Education

Degree in humanities or social sciences

Job description

The Singapore Visual Arts Cluster (SVAC) comprises National Gallery Singapore, Singapore Art Museum and the Singapore Tyler Print institute.

The Manager/Senior Manager (Content Publishing) plays a key role in making art and history accessible to a diverse audience. This involves using language, media, and technology to make exhibitions and programmes more engaging.

This role is part of SVAC's Content Publishing team, which develops a range of content, including publications, multimedia audio guides, exhibition labels, collaterals, educational materials, digital publications, and online content. Publications range from exhibition catalogues to general and children's titles, focusing primarily on Southeast Asian art history, museum collections and exhibitions. The candidate must support the content needs of National Gallery Singapore and Singapore Art Museum, ensuring alignment with their institutional narratives, exhibitions and outreach efforts.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage content development projects from start to finish, working with writers, curators, educators, designers, printers and technology developers. This requires a keen understanding of SVAC institutions’ content, project scope and strong editorial judgement and proven project management skills.
• Strategise, adapt, repackage and edit content for various platforms, including print, audio and digital formats. This involves understanding different audience segments and adjusting tone and messaging while maintaining content integrity.
• Contribute to the development of interpretive content for exhibitions.
• Mentor and supervise junior staff or freelancers as needed, providing editorial guidance, quality control and capacity building within the team.
• Support the development and upkeep of content workflows and systems across NGS and SAM.
• Perform other tasks as necessary and specific to the role, including copyright clearance, editorial review and other publishing related duties.

Job Requirements

• A degree in humanities or social sciences; postgraduate qualifications or equivalent professional experience will be an advantage.
• At least 8 years of relevant editorial, content development or publishing experience, preferably in arts, cultural or heritage sector.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking; comfortable with complexity and change.
• At least 2 years of experience in mentoring or supervising team members and an interest in developing junior talent.
• Highly organised, detailed-oriented and committed to high standards of quality and accuracy.