Editorial and Research Intern

Collections That Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 11,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Art21 is seeking an Editorial and Research Intern in the Curatorial Department. The internship will run from September 14 to December 4, 2026. The deadline to apply is September 4, 2026.

The intern will conduct research on contemporary artists for Art21’s programs and present findings to the curatorial team, while maintaining databases and assisting with editorial writing. Administrative tasks and drafting artist bios for upcoming Art21 films are included.

Qualifications

• Strong writing, editorial, and research skills are required.
• Preference for knowledge of contemporary art and artists.
• Applicants should be organized, motivated, and self-directed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on contemporary artists for Art21’s programs.
• Prepare and present research to the curatorial team.
• Maintain database and demographic information.
• Provide research support for curatorial writing and web content.
• Draft artist biographies and episode descriptions for Art21 films.
• Provide administrative support as needed.

Skills

Research skills

Editorial writing

Attention to detail

Time management

Proficiency with Google Drive

Tools

Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Slides)

Job description

Location

231 West 29th Street, Suite 706, New York, NY 10001

Website

Art21

Summary

Art21 is seeking an Editorial and Research Intern in the Curatorial Department. The internship will run from September 14 to December 4, 2026. The deadline to apply is September 4, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on contemporary artists for Art21’s various programs
• Prepare and present research to the Art21 curatorial team
• Maintain database and demographic information
• Provide research support for curatorial writing and web content
• Draft artist biographies and episode descriptions for upcoming Art21 films
• Provide support with administrative tasks as needed.

Key Details

• Stipend: $3,264
• Term: September 14–December 4, 2026
• Schedule: 2 days/week
• Deadline: September 4, 2026

Eligibility

Applicants should have a high attention to detail and be organized, motivated, and self-directed. Strong writing, editorial, and research skills are required. Preference is given to a candidate with knowledge of contemporary art and artists.

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Excellent people skills
• Self-directed research skills, primarily focused on contemporary art and artists
• Experience writing about contemporary art with an emphasis on accessible and educational writing
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to meet deadlines and organize time efficiently and independently
• Proficiency with Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, and Slides) or equivalent word processing software

About

The Mission of Art21 is to educate and expand access to contemporary art through the production of documentary films, resources, and public programs.