Editor-in-Chief

Introduction

At ArtConnect we are a team of artists, engineers, curators, and educators. Our mission is to empower a new generation of international artists.

Our vision is to democratize the art world - to become the world's leading platform for independent artists to showcase and sell their work.” 

ArtConnect provides a platform for independent artists to become successful, monetize their work and live from their art. A platform that is inclusive and benefits artists regardless of their background or initial connections in the art world. 

You can learn more about our manifesto here.

A Day in the Life of an Editor-in-Chief

• Create an editorial board. The editor-in-chief is responsible for mapping out the content and ensuring it is consistent with the publication’s scope (while varied enough to not become monotonous).

• Determine publishing guidelines. The editor-in-chief is responsible for determining the tone and scope of the publication. They instruct the editorial staff to ensure topics are appropriate for the publication and that the voice is consistent.

• Review content. The editor-in-chief reviews the content and makes sure it is free of copy errors or inappropriate content. Doing a final review to ensure the content is up to ArtConnect standards. They will also be involved in the editing and writing process and will review the publication multiple times, even engaging in copyediting, before their final review.

• Hire and lead the editorial team. As the leader for the publication, the editor-in-chief is a key part of the team and sets the tone for the environment. They will be tasked with hiring a team of senior editors, junior editors, and writers (either in-house or freelance writers).

• Write editorials. The editor-in-chief will contribute written pieces to the publication periodically—either as full articles or as introductory editorial pieces that serve as a prologue to the issue’s content.

• Manage the budget. The editor-in-chief manages the publication’s budget and determines where incoming money will be best used. This means they can choose to allocate resources to increase marketing efforts, to hire new staff members, to increase pay rates to be more competitive, and so on.

• Represent the publication. The editor-in-chief’s job isn’t always behind a desk—they are also the face of the publication, and they are responsible for representing it at publishing conferences and social events. Public relations is a vital part of marketing and fundraising for the publication.

• Manage our social content: The editor-in-chief will manage the social media team and set priorities for the content and distribution of media assets.

The Skills You Need to Become our Editor-in-Chief

• Creative vision. It is essential for editors-in-chief to be creative, so that they can brainstorm interesting content for each issue and come up with inventive solutions to difficult problems (for instance, how to expand the reach of our publication on a very limited budget).

• Editorial skills. Editors-in-chief need to have a strong command of language and writing so that they can confidently maintain our audience, voice, and scope—both in their own writing, and when determining if submitted or solicited articles are appropriate for their publication.

• Strong leadership. Editors-in-chief set the tone for the “office” environment, so they need to be comfortable leading a team and making decisions for the entire organization.

• Interpersonal skills: Not only do editors-in-chief need to interact positively with the members of their team, they also need to feel comfortable representing ArtConnect at publishing conferences and social functions—these are often key marketing, networking, and fundraising opportunities for ArtConnect.

• A relevant bachelor’s degree: Usually in English language, journalism, rhetoric, or a related field.

• Experience working in publishing: Must have proven experience working in publishing as an editor. A detailed knowledge of the publishing process—from first edit to proofread—is a must.

• Experience in the art or design world: In-depth knowledge of the art world, modern-day landscape, and potential future of the art world.

Some of our amazing benefits include...

• Work 100% Remote

• Competitive salary

• 30 days paid holidays per year

• Flexible work hours

• Top-of-the-line technology

• Professional growth/continuing education

You’ll be successful if you are interested in art, helping artists, and a team player who wants to contribute to ArtConnect’s growth and success. We’re looking for someone who can roll up their sleeves and take advantage of the opportunity to work at a fast-paced start up.