ARTnews, the world's leading authority in art journalism, seeks a staff reporter. Reporting to the Executive Digital Editor, this reporter will be responsible for an average of two online articles per day, as well as several longer features per month.
The ideal applicant will be able to juggle multiple aspects of the art beat, ranging from profiles of rising art dealers and artists, Q&As with auction house specialists and important collectors, to analytical features examining artists' markets and categories from Old Masters to Ultra-Contemporary. This reporter will be expected to contribute to our weekly scoops-driven newsletter on the art market, On Balance, as well to our auctions and fairs coverage.
To do well in this role, the reporter should know how to develop sources and be driven by a desire to break high-impact news and engaging exclusives. This person should understand and be able to think creatively about how the art market works, how it is changing, and how that affects the future of visual culture and creative production.
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.
Requirements
- Minimum 2-4 years' experience in journalism, ideally covering the art market or art world. Applicants from outside these fields are encouraged to apply if they have excellent, dogged reporting skills and an ability to learn a beat quickly.
- Knowledge of art, the art world, the art market, and the auction houses.
- An ability to work quickly and accurately at digital speed; an ability to work collaboratively.
- A clear, engaging, jargon-free writing style
- Knowledge of SEO best practices.
- Experience using content management systems and social media platforms
Responsibilities
- Pitch, report, and write stories on the art market and art world, balancing news with original features reporting and longer enterprise stories.
- Maintain your editorial slate and lineup with realistic deadlines and publish dates.
- Collaborate with other staff of ARTnews on reporting projects that further our overall coverage.
- Collaborate with video and social media editors as needed to develop ways of telling stories on other platforms.
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. PMC prioritizes in-person collaboration and does not offer remote-only roles.
About ARTnews
Founded in 1902, ARTnews is the oldest art magazine in the world and the world's leading authority in art journalism. Its global readership includes collectors, dealers, historians, artists, museum directors, curators, connoisseurs and enthusiasts. Between print and digital, the magazine now reaches hundreds of thousands of readers per month. Published four times a year in print, including its celebrated Top 200 Collectors issue annually, ARTnews reports on the art, personalities, issues, trends and events shaping the international art world. Its digital presence, revitalized over the past five years, follows developments in the art world daily, and two daily newsletters go out to thousands of subscribers. Noted for its editorial excellence, ARTnews has received over 40 journalistic prizes, including a National Magazine Award, and is the only art magazine to have received acknowledgement to this extent. www.artnews.com . ARTnews' parent company, Penske Media Corporation (PMC), is a leading digital media, publishing, and information Services Company founded in 2003.
About Art In America
Since 1913, Art in America has published groundbreaking critical insights about contemporary art and culture. Each quarterly issue features exhibition reviews, a collectible artist print, interviews with leading artists, and in-depth essays by individuals at the forefront of their fields. Between its flagship print edition and growing digital presence Art in America today reaches both influential art world insiders as well as abroad audience invested in understanding pivotal cultural trends.
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
