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Oolite Arts, in partnership with Burnaway, an Atlanta-based magazine of contemporary art and criticism, seeks an experienced writer to lead our new partnership focused on bringing critical visual arts writing to Miami-Dade County. The Miami Contributing Editor will be able to work independently with guidance from the team at Burnaway and the Education & Community Engagement Manager at Oolite Arts. This position is based in Miami, but primarily remote with occasional in-person meetings.
Responsibilities
The Miami Contributing Editor will report to Oolite Arts’ Education & Community Engagement Manager and Burnaway’s Artistic Director and be part of Burnaway’s editorial Masthead. They are responsible for commissioning new writing centering artwork produced in Miami-Dade County.
Miami Contributing Editor responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Identifying local and non-local writers to commission new writing about art in Miami-Dade County
Working with writers and Burnaway to edit and prepare final publication of 2 pieces per month
Writing one new work on a monthly basis to be included in the monthly publication
Keeping an organized program calendar to track progress of publication
Working as a liaison between the commissioned writers and Burnaway & Oolite Arts
Attending all necessary meetings in person and/or virtually, as needed
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
1-2 years of experience in arts writing, editing, and/or copy editing.
Based in Miami-Dade County.
Experience with and knowledge of the visual arts landscape in Miami-Dade County.
Exceptional project-management and program coordination skills.
Demonstrable editorial skills and experience with scheduling procedures & production.
Knowledge of contemporary visual arts and a genuine interest in critical arts writing.
Detail oriented, self starter with exceptional organizational skills.
Proficient in oral and written English language required; bilingual Spanish and/or Creole is a plus
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Understanding and strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
How to Apply
Please submit the following to Burnaway Artistic Director, Erin Jane Nelson (erin@burnaway.org):
A brief cover letter
CV/Resume
One writing sample
About Burnaway
Burnaway is an Atlanta-based magazine of contemporary art and criticism focusing on the American South. We publish online weekly and in print annually.
About Oolite Arts
Oolite Arts strives to be a leader in the South Florida contemporary visual art scene as a creative learning center and internationally recognized as a world-class cultural center.
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Posted on October 4