Artforum: Managing Editor

Artforum, the magazine of record for the contemporary art industry, is hiring a Managing Editor who is a senior member of Artforum’s editorial staff, reporting directly to the co-editors and the Publishers. The Managing Editor is responsible for scheduling and monitoring print and web workflows, coordinating and tracking material from the initial commissioning through the editorial process to final publication.

Their duties include overseeing the overall publication calendar; balancing individual editors’ workloads; managing the editorial budget; scheduling editorial meetings; establishing editorial protocols; and maintaining shared editorial style guides and other resources.

Additionally, the Managing Editor directly manages the editorial production staff (including the in-house Design and Photo directors and freelance editors, fact-checkers, and researchers) and oversees the processing of files for print, including the entering of corrections and the hands-on finessing of galleys.  

The Managing Editor must be highly organized, meticulous, calm under pressure, a team leader, and able to enforce deadlines for both staff and contributors. 

PMC values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week (Tuesday – Friday) and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture. 

• Significant experience in an art-related field
• Five or more years of managerial experience, preferably in publishing
• High-level organizational and communication skills
• Advanced proficiency with InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro, and Microsoft Word; other programs regularly used include Outlook, Zoom, Slack, and WordPress  

A good faith estimate of the salary is $90k upon hire. Factors that will be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role.

If you have more or less experience than specified on this job posting, please apply and list your salary expectations.

PMC's comprehensive benefits package is thoughtfully designed to support every aspect of your life, empowering you to thrive both personally and professionally. We offer PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. PMC also offers Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), an Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match. Employees are also eligible to take advantage of company discounts and perks including Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Mortgage discounts, and a variety of other savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials. As part of PMC's dedication to consistently meet employee’s needs, we have launched a new Flexible Vacation Policy.

At PMC, we believe working in a highly collaborative, office-first environment that fosters real-time communication, spontaneous idea sharing, and stronger interpersonal relationships that drive innovation and team cohesion.

Artforum is the magazine of record for the contemporary art world, delivering the highest level of critical discourse to an international audience. Established in 1962, it has become an institution unto itself and has long served as the foremost tastemaker in the industry.

Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate audience of over 300 million globally. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands, which includes Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Dick Clark Productions, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, TVLine, Sportico, BGR, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, Vibe, IndieWire, Artforum, Gold Derby, and Luminate, the premier data and analytics company. PMC’s journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information in their industries and areas of coverage, unequaled in ambition, depth, and courage. In addition, PMC owns several vital cultural events such as SXSW, LA3C, and Latin Music Week. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 14 countries worldwide, PMC believes companies should not only be profitable but also forces for good. PMC is committed to fostering a working environment that is inclusive and responsible, where we value a company culture built on all backgrounds, voices, and experiences. For more information on the company, please visit www.PMC.com