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Assistant Editor

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Responsibilities

The Morgan Library & Museum seeks a meticulous and collaborative person to assist with the project management, editing, and production of printed and electronic materials in the Publications Department. Responsibilities include copyediting, proofreading, and formatting of publications and exhibition didactics; contributing to project management, such as by updating schedules and communicating with stakeholders; and administrative duties as assigned, including but not limited to managing department calendars and databases, apply for cataloging-in-publication data, coordinating and reviewing exhibition-label deliveries, and handling book inventory, delivery, and mailing. Also responsible for editing and project managing smaller exhibitions and publications. This position reports to the editor.

Qualifications
  • At least one to two years of editing experience, ideally in a museum or publishing setting
  • Bachelor’s degree required, ideally in English, journalism, or a related field
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail
  • Proficient with Google, Microsoft, and Adobe products, particularly Acrobat/Reader and the Office suite
  • Working knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style and other references is desirable.
  • Ability to work for extended periods at a computer workstation and lift moderately heavy boxes (10 lbs.)
Compensation

$58,000–$60,000, commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits plan.

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The Morgan Library & Museum receives many applications and inquiries for employment. Unfortunately, we are not able to respond to all of them. Due to the high volume of applicants, we can contact only those candidates whose skills and background best fit our needs.

Important to note:

Vaccination Requirement
To ensure the overall health and safety of the Morgan Library & Museum campus, all staff of the Morgan are required to be vaccinated against the virus that causes COVID-19, absent qualifying exemptions for medical, religious, or other reasons in accordance with applicable laws.

EEO Statement
The Morgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. The Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health decisions or decision making (of covered persons or their dependents), disability, height, weight, marital status, familial status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, pre-employment arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.