Manage and edit approximately two to three exhibition catalogues per year
overseeing the project from manuscript to final files Edit exhibition graphics for approximately six exhibitions per year Edit online essays Edit selected exhibition-related ephemera Liaise with freelance production managers
editors
and designers Provide tutorials to colleagues for assembling backup for footnotes
chronologies
bibliographies
and exhibition histories Perform research and verify information Work with editorial colleagues and the Director of Publications to set the editorial style for the institution Field editorial questions from colleagues Review sales materials for the Whitney's trade publishing partner if requested by the Director of Publications Assist editorial colleagues as needed Create and send author contracts if requested by the Director of Publications Serve on institutional committees if requested by the Director of Publications Attend press checks if requested by the Director of Publications Represent the Whitney at selected industry events and conferences Requirements BA in English or Art History Minimum of eight years of experience managing and editing illustrated scholarly publications Excellent project management skills Thorough understanding of all phases of book production Knowledge of and interest in modern and contemporary American art Adept at proofreading
fact-checking
and rewriting Meticulous attention to detail Knowledge of the seventeenth edition of the Chicago Manual of Style Ability to excel under extreme deadline pressure Diplomacy
collegiality
and the ability to work well as part of a team Excellent communication skills Understanding of rights and reproductions Proficiency with Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
and Adobe programs Familiarity with TMS (The Museum System) preferred Foreign language a plus (Spanish strongly preferred)