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Under minimal supervision, the Editor assumes full project management responsibility, performing all editorial functions—including story development, writing feature-length and short-form stories, editing, content management system tasks, copyediting, and proofreading—for digital and print publications on a variety of topics.
Major Job Responsibilities
- Provides editorial project management for print and digital publications in a wide range of genres and at all levels of complexity, including Marketing copy, News & Stories, and Getty magazine. Oversees the work of freelance contractors as needed
- Develops and writes engaging stories that draw from Getty’s work for broad, non-specialist audiences
- Conducts interviews with Getty staff, subject matter experts, and members of the local arts community, and works with them to ensure all copy is fact-checked and aligned with Getty’s institutional priorities
- Collaborates closely with colleagues to establish publication schedule and track progress
- As needed, loads stories onto Getty’s content management system for digital publication on News & Stories
- Works with Rights Coordinator and other colleagues to ensure that artwork images and photos can be acquired and published according to copyright rules and agreements
- Supports other members of the Editorial team with various tasks as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in the humanities (preferably in English or Art History)
- At least 5 years of relevant writing and editing experience, preferably including 3 years in an arts environment
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Copyediting and proofreading skills; knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style
- Microsoft Office
- Experience working with content management systems
- Familiarity with art history
- Project management experience
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Facility with Photoshop a plus
Benefits and Perks
Here are just some examples that Getty offers/provides for full-time employees:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage, starting on date of hire. Getty pays 75%-95% of the premium, depending on the plan selected.
- 403(b) Employee Investment retirement plan – with up to 5% Getty Match
- Getty contribution of 6%, on behalf of employee, to 401(a) retirement account
- Educational Assistance and professional development
- Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Days
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Many positions have bi-weekly Off-Fridays
- On-Site Fitness Center at Getty Center
- Community service opportunities
To learn more about our comprehensive benefits and long list of perks, go to Getty HR.
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