Editorial & Publishing Assistant, Art & Museums

Zeitz Museum Of Contemporary Art Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contemporary art museum in Cape Town is looking for an Editorial Assistant to provide editorial and administrative support. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in publishing or editorial roles. Responsibilities include editing texts, managing production schedules, and conducting research. Strong writing skills and attention to detail are essential. The museum values diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in publishing or editorial roles.
• Impeccable verbal and written language skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide editorial support to the Managing Editor.
• Edit, proofread, and fact-check texts.
• Maintain editorial calendar and production schedules.
• Conduct research to support curatorial texts.

Skills

Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills

Ability to adjust writing style for different audiences

Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities

Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Art History, Communications, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Adobe InDesign

Job description

A leading contemporary art museum in Cape Town is looking for an Editorial Assistant to provide editorial and administrative support. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in publishing or editorial roles. Responsibilities include editing texts, managing production schedules, and conducting research. Strong writing skills and attention to detail are essential. The museum values diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.