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Editor-in-Chief

Glasstire

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Note: The Editor-in-Chief is expected to be based in either Houston, Austin, San Antonio, or Dallas-Fort Worth.

The Editor-in-Chief oversees all content published on Glasstire, the online publication for art in Texas. They are responsible for determining the overall editorial vision and tone of the publication, and for managing Glasstire’s editorial team and contributing writers. In this position, the Editor-in-Chief will gain comprehensive knowledge of art in Texas, and will travel across the state to see art and meet writers, artists, and arts professionals.

We are seeking an Editor-in-Chief who is excited about writing and publishing fearless, opinionated art and cultural criticism. This is an opportunity to guide the editorial direction of a Texas-based publication that reaches one of the largest art audiences in the country.

Position Summary

The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for overseeing all of the content published by Glasstire. They work with our publication’s statewide network of 100+ writers to field pitches, commission articles, and edit writing. The ideal candidate is an adaptable team player who has experience both managing an editorial calendar and editing and publishing writing. They are organized and detail-oriented, as the position involves keeping track of myriad deadlines, contacts, appointments, and other duties.

The Editor-in-Chief is expected to produce content for Glasstire, including reviews, essays, op-eds, interviews, and other types of feature stories.

The Editor-in-Chief will be responsible for overseeing Glasstire’s editorial staff, including the publication’s News Editor and Assistant Editor. The Editor-in-Chief is expected to manage, collaborate with, and help develop these staffers. As such, they edit Glasstire’s regularly published news content and provide guidance regarding social media strategies. The Editor-in-Chief will also collaborate on larger-scale editorial and programmatic projects with Glasstire’s Publisher.

The Editor-in-Chief must possess outstanding writing, editing, and communication skills. This is a public role, and the Editor-in-Chief represents Glasstire in the Texas art community. Regular travel across Texas by the Editor-in-Chief is required and encouraged.

The position offers either a flexible hybrid work schedule in Houston, or fully remote work in other locations.

Responsibilities

Manage Glasstire’s editorial team, including two direct reports: News Editor and Assistant Editor
Commission content from contributing writers, managing deadlines, Glasstire’s internal content calendar, communication, and edits
Edit, fact-check, and copy edit all feature content (5-10 articles per week) and news articles (7 articles per week) appearing on Glasstire
Recruit and cultivate potential writers, orienting them on Glasstire’s editorial process and expectations
Contribute, biweekly, feature content to Glasstire
Foster a collaborative culture, managing a weekly editorial conference and other staff meetings to develop ideas for new content and ways to grow Glasstire’s brand
Utilize Google Analytics and other web traffic software to analyze performance of Glasstire’s content and inform new approaches to promoting our work
Oversee and contribute to Glasstire’s social media strategy, which is managed by our Assistant Editor
Proofread and send Glasstire’s weekly newsletters, in collaboration with the News Editor
Occasionally appear in Glasstire videos and co-host the biweekly Art Dirt podcast
Assist the Publisher with revenue-generating activity: provide information about Glasstire’s editorial work for grant writing purposes, attend and assist with fundraising events, and support donor cultivation when appropriate
Develop and sustain relationships with organizations, arts professionals, artists, and others across Texas

Requirements

Note: Even if you do not meet all of the below qualifications, please consider applying if you believe you would be a good candidate for the position.

Basic Qualifications

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, editing skills, and knowledge of grammar
Familiarity with contemporary art and art writing
Strong track record of leadership and ability to take initiative and work with efficiency, flexibility, and good humor
Must be detail oriented, highly organized, a self-starter, and able to work efficiently both in a team and independently
Minimum of 3 years’ writing experience, preferably in publishing
Must be comfortable with Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and Adobe Photoshop
This position is based in either Houston, Austin, San Antonio, or Dallas-Fort Worth

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supervising or mentoring writers, including guiding them from pitching through publication
Media editing skills: familiarity with audio and video editing software
Newsroom experience and knowledge of journalism
Familiarity with WordPress, SEO practices, the Texas art community, and/or written and spoken Spanish

Benefits

Paid time off: Glasstire offers a flexible paid time off policy that may be used for vacation, personal time, illness, family needs, or other personal matters
Holidays: Full-time employees receive 12 paid holidays per year
Monthly stipend for cell phone and/or personal internet
Medical insurance: Optional employee and dependent coverage through a choice of health care programs
Dental insurance: Optional employee and dependent coverage
Vision insurance: Optional employee and dependent coverage

This is a full-time position. Salary is commensurate with experience. Glasstire offers a flexible work schedule with opportunities for remote work.

How to Apply

To apply, email your CV, three references, a writing sample of no more than 1,200 words, and a cover letter specifying your requested salary to publisher@glasstire.com. Please use the subject line “Editor-in-Chief Job Application.” Please specify where you saw the posting. The deadline to apply is August 21, 2026.

About Glasstire

Glasstire is the oldest online-only art magazine in the country. We are proud to have promoted the visual arts in Texas to a local, regional, and national audience since 2001. Glasstire is the only publication in Texas that is producing serious art criticism on a daily basis. We are the journal of record for the Texas visual art community.

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