Architectural Publications Lead

Nashville Public Radio; New York (NY); On-site; USD 91,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Studio Gang Architects, Ltd. is seeking a Publications Manager in New York City to lead editorial publication projects, from books to magazines, and to shape content strategy for the firm's architectural work.

You will edit, fact-check, coordinate with designers and printers, and manage rights and permissions for high-quality print and digital publications. The role requires a Master’s in Architecture and experience with long-form editorial content and Adobe Creative Cloud.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture or related field with at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Experience developing long-form editorial content for books or periodicals.
• Ability analyze architectural/urban plans and diagrams.
• Proficient with Adobe CC for professional publications.
• Experience with archival research and primary source material.
• Experience managing image rights and licensing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, revise, and edit written materials about the companys architectural and urbanism projects and research.
• Document and share the companys work with diverse audiences.
• Manage the development of new publication projects (books, magazine issues) as a thought partner and practical producer, refining themes and ideas, and conducting in-depth historical research.
• Develop story or content ideas, ensuring that audience appeal is considered.
• Lead efforts to secure high-resolution images and permissions.
• Use digital software to design publications for print.
• Write text that is consistent with the companys publication style, editorial policies, and publishing requirements.
• Coordinate with graphic designers, publishers, and printers.
• Edit and review company-wide design texts (booklets and communication materials, etc.) to detect and correct errors; verify facts, names, locations, dates, and statistics.
• Prepare and edit copy to improve readability, focusing on style, content, structure, and grammar.
• Work closely with company leaders and design teams to write and edit narrative text about the companys projects, which range from buildings and urban plans to self-initiated architectural research.
• Evaluate and respond to external publication requests.

Skills

Editorial content development

Architectural/urban plan analysis

Adobe Creative Cloud

Copyediting and proofreading

Archival research

Image rights & licensing

Education

Master's degree in Architecture or related field

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Acrobat PDF markup

Word Document Comparison / Track Changes

Job description

Studio Gang Architects, Ltd. is seeking a Publications Manager in New York City to lead editorial publication projects, from books to magazines, and to shape content strategy for the firm's architectural work.

You will edit, fact-check, coordinate with designers and printers, and manage rights and permissions for high-quality print and digital publications. The role requires a Master’s in Architecture and experience with long-form editorial content and Adobe Creative Cloud.