The Production and Editorial Specialist will assist in the administration, fact-checking, and digital publication of artworks that have been examined by the WPI\'s artist committees on a new artwork portal. Working in both French and English, they will be expected to cultivate high-level expertise in the WPI\'s database and style guide; maintain a broad-yet-detailed familiarity with all current projects; and help facilitate the project\'s success according to WPI\'s requirements for digital publication. The job will require working closely with the Data Assets and Metadata Manager, as well as the project leads for all WPI catalogue raisonné projects.Responsibilities and DutiesCreate a strategy with the project manager of each artist committee to process and publish a backlog of cataloguing for artworks that has yet to be published online.Prepare artwork cataloguing for publication after works have been approved by each expert committee. This will require light fact-checking, editing, and digital production skills.Write documentation for project-specific workflows and edgecases. QualificationsStrong background in art historical cataloguing and editorial production Fluency in French desirableHigh level of proficiency with relational databases and enthusiasm for digital projectsExcellent editorial, organizational, and communication skillsCapacity to execute tasks with accuracy, consistency, and meticulous attention to detailCollaborative spirit and flexibility with regard to pivoting to the needs of the project as it progressesAbility to organize and prioritize workload, to execute multiple tasks with time constraints, and to work independentlyPrior experience working in a publications department or on a catalogues raisonné desirableAbout the Wildenstein Plattner Institute:The Wildenstein Plattner Institute (WPI) is a non-profit foundation established in 2016. Our mission is to compile and publish digital catalogues raisonnés and provide access to significant archival materials to advance art historical research.
