Artforum: Engagement EditorArtforum, the magazine of record for the contemporary art industry, is hiring an Engagement Editor who is responsible for driving and contributing to the breadth of Artforum’s posts and strategy across all social platforms, including Instagram, X, Facebook, Bluesky, and TikTok, as well as select Artforum newsletters. This role reports to senior members of the editorial team and works with the publishers and digital team members to expand and further optimize social strategies and content.Candidates should have experience and dexterity with social engagement strategy and familiarity with Artforum as a publication and brand. Previous experience in art environments is preferred.Please note that a cover letter and resume are required for consideration. At least six years of related work experience and a bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in art history, journalism, and/or communications-related fields. Candidates with notable editorial, social media, and/or writing experience will be prioritized. Artforum employees work onsite four days a week from the New York office and one day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture. Specific duties:Contributes to social engagement strategyManages all social accounts (Facebook, X, Bluesky, Instagram, TikTok, Spotify, and others TBD)Writes and produces social posts to promote both print and web-native editorial contentCaptures video at galleries, museums, and art events and edits and formats this content for social platforms (basic video editing experience preferred)Uploads all Artforum video episodes across social platformsManages the gathering, editing, and posting of exhibition posts (InDesign experience preferred)Writes and produces weekly (52/year) “From the Archive” newsletter and uploads to websiteAggregates social analytics for review and proactively contributes to content strategy informed by engagementGeneral duties:Attends relevant editorial meetingsServes as brand ambassador (attending openings, press previews, and Artforum live events as needed)Regularly visits galleries, museums, fairs, and other events; captures photo and video from these events for exhibition postsDisplays proactive work ethic, positive attitude, and flexible working styleOther duties as assigned
