Artforum, the magazine of record for the contemporary art industry, is hiring an Engagement Editor who is responsible for driving and contributing to the breadth of Artforum’s posts and strategy across all social platforms, including Instagram, X, Facebook, Bluesky, and TikTok, as well as select Artforum newsletters. This role reports to senior members of the editorial team and works with the publishers and digital team members to expand and further optimize social strategies and content.
Candidates should have experience and dexterity with social engagement strategy and familiarity with Artforum as a publication and brand. Previous experience in art environments is preferred.
Requirements and qualifications: Please note that a cover letter and resume are required for consideration. Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in art history, journalism, and/or communications-related fields. Candidates with editorial, social media, and writing experience will be prioritized.
PMC values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.
Specific Duties
- Contributes to social engagement strategy
- Manages all social accounts (Facebook, X, Bluesky, Instagram, TikTok, Spotify, and others TBD)
- Writes and produces social posts to promote both print and web-native editorial content
- Captures video at galleries, museums, and art events and edits and formats this content for social platforms (basic video editing experience preferred)
- Uploads all Artforum video episodes across social platforms
- Manages the gathering, editing, and posting of exhibition posts (InDesign experience preferred)
- Writes and produces weekly (52/year) “From the Archive” newsletter and uploads to website
- Aggregates social analytics for review and proactively contributes to content strategy informed by engagement
General Duties
- Attends relevant editorial meetings
- Serves as brand ambassador (attending openings, press previews, and Artforum live events as needed)
- Regularly visits galleries, museums, fairs, and other events; captures photo and video from these events for exhibition posts
- Displays proactive work ethic, positive attitude, and flexible working style
- Other duties as assigned
A good faith estimate of the salary range is $66,500 - $70,000 upon hire. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role.
If you have more or less experience than specified on this job posting, please apply and list your salary expectations.
It’s All About You…
PMC's comprehensive benefits package is thoughtfully designed to support every aspect of your life, empowering you to thrive both personally and professionally.
We offer PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. PMC also offers Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), an Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match. Employees are also eligible to take advantage of company discounts and perks including Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Mortgage discounts, and a variety of other savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials.
As part of PMC's dedication to consistently meet employee’s needs, we have launched a new Flexible Vacation Policy.
At PMC, we believe working in a highly collaborative, office-first environment that fosters real-time communication, spontaneous idea sharing, and stronger interpersonal relationships that drive innovation and team cohesion.
About ARTFORUM
Artforum is the magazine of record for the contemporary art world, delivering the highest level of critical discourse to an international audience. Established in 1962, it has become an institution unto itself and has long served as the foremost tastemaker in the industry.
About PMC: Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate audience of over 300 million globally. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands, which includes Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Dick Clark Productions, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, TVLine, Sportico, BGR, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, Vibe, IndieWire, Artforum, Gold Derby, and Luminate, the premier data and analytics company. PMC’s journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information in their industries and areas of coverage, unequaled in ambition, depth, and courage. In addition, PMC owns several vital cultural events such as SXSW, LA3C, and Latin Music Week. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 14 countries worldwide, PMC believes companies should not only be profitable but also forces for good. PMC is committed to fostering a working environment that is inclusive and responsible, where we value a company culture built on all backgrounds, voices, and experiences. For more information on the company, please visit www.PMC.com
