• Research, write, edit, and fact-check notes for consignments and gallery inventory; narrative artist biographies; proposals for artist and estate representation; and exhibition proposals

• Draft, edit, and fact-check text for exhibitions, including loan letters and other correspondence, wall labels, and in-gallery texts; marketing materials; and gallery publications including acknowledgments and chronologies

• Develop sales packages and advisory content for Sales Directors including market research and comparables

• Work with team members to shape texts for clarity, accuracy, and audience

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• Clear and strong oral and written communication

• Able to adapt writing style for a wide variety of audiences and applications

• Excellent copyediting, proofreading, and fact-checking skills

• Strong knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style

• Able to prioritize and execute multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

• Consistent, reliable, and detail-oriented

• Enthusiastic about working collaboratively within a team

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Passionate about the art world and driven to raise the profile of the gallery

REQUIRED BACKGROUND:

• Master’s degree in art history from an accredited institution, preferably with an emphasis on twentieth-century to contemporary art

• 5+ years of experience in a gallery, museum, or other arts institution specializing in modern to contemporary art

• 3+ years of professional editorial experience and familiarity with text production standards

• Computer skills: MS Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign skills preferred)

Must be available for gallery openings and other events as needed, which may take place over weekends or fall outside normal gallery hours.