ARTFORUM: Editorial Assistant

Penske Media Corporation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PMC-Paid Healthcare

401(k) Employer match

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Artforum is seeking an editorial assistant to support print and web production and to assist the magazine’s co-editors with administrative tasks. The role includes fact-checking content, conducting editorial research, and contributing short-form material.

Under close supervision of senior editors, you will upload posts to WordPress and help with scheduling and travel logistics. The position is based in New York with one remote workday per week.

Qualifications

• Some formal training in art history.
• Internships or positions in contemporary art or a related field.
• Experience writing about art.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and Zoom; willing to learn WordPress.

Responsibilities

• Fact checking editorial content for publication, including correspondence with museums and galleries to confirm details and request images.
• Research topics of interest in consultation with senior editorial staff.
• Contribute short-form content to print and web under supervision.
• Upload web posts to WordPress.
• Provide administrative support to the co-editors, including travel and scheduling logistics.

Skills

Fact-checking

Editorial research

WordPress

Scheduling

Administrative support

Education

Art history training

Internships in contemporary art

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Zoom

WordPress basics

Job description

Artforum is seeking an editorial assistant to provide editorial support for print and web production, and administrative support for the magazine’s co-editors. Including fact-checking editorial content and conducting editorial research. Under the close supervision of senior editors, the editorial assistant will also contribute short-form content to both platforms. Additionally, the role includes administrative support for Artforum’s Co-Editors, including scheduling.

PMC values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.

Primary Duties Include

• Fact checking editorial content for publication, including corresponding with museums and galleries to confirm details and request images on behalf of editors and art department.
• Researching topics of interest in consultation with senior editorial staff
• Contributing short-form content to print and web, under the close supervision of senior editors.
• Uploading web posts to WordPress
• Providing administrative support to the co-editors, including assisting in travel and scheduling logistics.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will have:
• Some formal training in art history Previous internships or positions in contemporary art, cultural criticism, or a related field
• Experience writing about art Proficiency with standard business software programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Zoom; if not familiar with publishing on WordPress, must be willing to learn
• The position is based in our New York office, with one remote workday per week.

Submission of both a cover letter and résumé is required for consideration. A good faith estimate of the salary is $25.00/Hour upon hire.

It’s All About You…

PMC's comprehensive benefits package is thoughtfully designed to support every aspect of your life, empowering you to thrive both personally and professionally. We offer PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. PMC also offers Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), an Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match. Employees are also eligible to take advantage of company discounts and perks including Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Mortgage discounts, and a variety of other savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials.

At PMC, we believe working in a highly collaborative, office-first environment that fosters real-time communication, spontaneous idea sharing, and stronger interpersonal relationships that drive innovation and team cohesion.

About ARTFORUM

Artforum is the magazine of record for the contemporary art world, delivering the highest level of critical discourse to an international audience. Established in 1962, it has become an institution unto itself and has long served as the foremost tastemaker in the industry.

About Penske Media Corporation (PMC)

Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate monthly audience of more than 500 million people. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media and owns over 300 live events, while reaching audiences across all screens. Penske Media is recognized, as one of the Top 100 Private Companies in the United States and North America.

Our Companies & Brands

• Iconic Media Brands (PMX): Variety, Rolling Stone, The Verge, Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, Eater, Sportico, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, VIBE, IndieWire, SB Nation, ARTFORUM, POPSUGAR, Gold Derby, BEAUTY INC, Art in America, Punch, The Dodo, and more.
• Live Events & Experiences: The Golden Globes, SXSW, Academy of Country Music Awards (ACMs), Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), Dick Clark's New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, SXSW London, American Music Awards (AMAs), and Latin Music Week.
• Data & Analytics: Luminate, the premier music and entertainment data and analytics company.

Global Footprint

PMC and its subsidiaries are co-headquartered in New York and Los Angeles, with additional offices spanning 14 countries worldwide.

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