Description:
The Museum Editor has overall responsibility for the Museum's technical and non-technical serial publications, e.g. The Living Museum, Handbooks of Collections, Reports of Investigations, Scientific Papers. The Editor is responsible for development and/or editing of printed or electronic publications and other products (e.g., exhibition and educational guides and catalogs, rack cards, brochures, exhibit labels, and text for the Museum's Web site).
Responsibilities:
He/she establishes schedules to meet publication and other deadlines; oversees editorial assistant(s); compiles materials for printed and electronic publications; does content, technical, and copy editing; writes material if needed; and conceptualizes design and layout for printed and electronic materials. The Museum Editor oversees all phases of publication from editing through development of technical specifications for printing, working with State agencies to procure printing services, and working with printers. The Editor may coordinate details associated with publications distribution or perform other duties as assigned by the Museum Director or her designees.
Educational Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in journalism, English, or another discipline requiring excellent writing skills required; Master's Degree preferred. Training and/or knowledge of print and electronic media and related hardware and software for desktop publishing required. Position requires a creative individual with ability to conceive, develop and implement a program to inform the public concerning the activities and projects of a major multi-disciplinary museum of art, anthropology, and natural history. Educational background in and or knowledge of disciplines relevant to the Museum (e.g., art, anthropology, history, geology, botany, zoology) preferred.
Skills:
Candidates should have at least five years of progressively responsible experience in editing, writing, and production in a museum or a comparable institution. Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication, content and copy editing, and design and layout skills are essential. Ability to maintain good interpersonal relations also required.
Application Instructions:
Send cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three references by September 11, 2006 to: |
