Mn Artists Editor

The Walker Art Center empowers people to experience the transformative possibilities of the art and ideas of our time and to imagine the world in new ways. In our over 125-year history, we have become one of the most celebrated art museums in the country and we are known for our innovative presentations and acclaimed collections of contemporary art across the spectrum of the visual, performing, and media arts.

The Editor’s role intends to lead a longstanding digital publication that supports interdisciplinary arts writing with a community engagement lens; to commission and publish a diverse range of high-quality editorial content on mnartists.walkerart.org; to develop strategies for mentorship in the realm of arts writing; as well as act as a liaison to the Twin Cities artist community where required by the Walker.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

Editorial (60%)

• Develop (Foster, mentor, support,) original arts writing for editorial platform in collaboration with writers: including brainstorming and assignments, reviewing pitches, developmental and copy editing, image selection, formatting and posting
• Build relationships with writers and maintain diversity of formats, disciplines, writer/artistc backgrounds, and etc. represented across the platform in accordance with mission
• Coordinate guest editor series and provide support/oversight for guest editors in accordance with mission
• Collaborate with colleagues on overall editorial strategy: mission, marketing, evaluation, web development, partnerships

Program, Partnerships, & Administration (30%)

• Help vision Mn Artists program direction and curation 
• Design and implement Arts Writing Fellowship
• Mentor program writers contributing to Mn Artist programs, including cohort meetings, professional development and networking opportunities, and discursive programs.
• Build & maintain partnerships with local organizations and colleges & universities centered around arts writing and critical discussion
• Track program budget with Associate Director of Public Engagement
• Execute writer contracting, accounting, and administration
• Contribute towards fundraising plans for the program, with Head of PELI and Development team
• Collaborate with appropriate partners to provide direction for promotion of editorial content
• Fulfill institutional reporting as required

Cross-institutional liaison (10%)

• Participate in interdepartmental conversations and program planning relevant to digital publishing and coordinate with the Walker Reader
• Facilitate connections with local artists relevant to programming across the institution
• Attend PELI (Public Engagement, Learning, and Impact) Department and Walker all-staff meetings

WHAT WE NEED IN YOU

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required
• Minimum of 5+ years of work as an editor, or comparable experience working with text and writers required
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience driving curation and strategy for a similar program or publication required
• Demonstrated experience mentoring and facilitating collaborative relationships with writers on a local and national level
• Knowledge of contemporary arts and a genuine interest in critical arts writing
• Experience with and knowledge of the arts landscape in Minnesota
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Detail oriented, self-starter with exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a creative environment both in a team capacity and working autonomously
• Exceptional project-management and program coordination skills.
• A commitment to equality as an institutional goal, and comfort with inclusive and accessible language.
• Experience working with a range of digital content platforms and familiarity with digital content workflows
• Proactive, professional and responsible, ability to problem solve and adapt to a range of situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS   

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk
• Prolonged periods of looking at screens

JOB SPECIFICATIONS 

This position is considered part-time (0.6 FTE Assignment), non-exempt. As a non-exempt position, it is eligible for overtime pay. The minimum compensation for this role is $27.47 hourly. The Walker offers a wide range of benefits for both part-time and full-time employees.

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Walker’s DEI commitment 

The Walker is committed to being an employer with a staff who, at all job levels, reflects the rich diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We are dedicated to ensuring inclusion and equity in all our employment practices. We deeply value and welcome all the unique lived experiences in our applicants and encourage anyone meeting the minimum requirements to apply.

Recruitment Timeline 

All positions are open until filled.