Curatorial Publications Specialist

The Broad; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Employer paid short-term disability

Employer paid long-term disability

401(k) match

Retirement contribution

Vacation and sick leave

Parking or transit stipend

Shop discount

Job summary

The Broad in Los Angeles seeks a Curatorial Assistant, Publications, to support development and production of museum publications related to the collection and exhibitions. You will perform research, writing, fact-checking, editing, and project management for catalogues, online publications, brochures, and didactic materials.

The role involves drafting didactic copy for the expansion and supporting writing for public-facing content across Curatorial, Marketing, Communications, and Audience

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of relevant experience in museum publications, publishing, curatorial work, editorial work, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Art History, Art, Curatorial Studies, Museum Studies, English, Creative Writing, Journalism, Library Science, Publishing or related field; a proven record of research and writing preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in modern and contemporary art; commitment to expanding art historical narratives to become more inclusive.
• Experience with copy-editing and fact-checking.
• Ability to conduct, analyze, and organize primary and secondary research.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to write for a public audience and support the museum’s voice and style.
• Exceptional attention to detail with proven ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently as well as effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish or another language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, contribute to development and planning of The Broad’s publications with an eye toward innovation in contemporary art.
• Contribute research, writing, fact-checking, and editing related to The Broad’s collection and publications.
• Maintain publication schedules and liaise with Broad staff, writers, publishers, designers, artists, estates, galleries, external editors, and photographers to gather, produce, and track deliverables including images, essays, interviews, and biographical information.
• Seek selected clearances for image and content permissions from copyright owners for publications.
• Review and edit all galleys, bluelines, and plotters.
• Attend color proofing sessions.
• Draft and edit content on The Broad’s collection and exhibitions for Didactic labels; support upcoming museum expansion.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Research and writing

Copy-editing

Fact-checking

Verbal & written comms

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Art History / related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Broad in Los Angeles seeks a Curatorial Assistant, Publications, to support development and production of museum publications related to the collection and exhibitions. You will perform research, writing, fact-checking, editing, and project management for catalogues, online publications, brochures, and didactic materials.

The role involves drafting didactic copy for the expansion and supporting writing for public-facing content across Curatorial, Marketing, Communications, and Audience