Editor, Communications

Job Summary:
Getty’s Communications department is seeking an experienced Editor to join its Editorial team. Under minimal supervision, the Editor assumes full project management responsibility, performing all editorial functions—including story development, writing feature-length and short-form stories, editing, content management system tasks, copyediting, and proofreading—for digital and print publications on a variety of topics.

Major Job Responsibilities:
-Provides editorial project management for print and digital publications in a wide range of genres and at all levels of complexity, including Marketing copy, News & Stories, and Getty magazine. Oversees the work of freelance contractors as needed
-Develops and writes engaging stories that draw from Getty’s work for broad, non-specialist audiences
-Conducts interviews with Getty staff, subject matter experts, and members of the local arts community, and works with them to ensure all copy is fact-checked and aligned with Getty’s institutional priorities
-Collaborates closely with colleagues to establish publication schedule and track progress
-As needed, loads stories onto Getty’s content management system for digital publication on News & Stories
-Works with Rights Coordinator and other colleagues to ensure that artwork images and photos can be acquired and published according to copyright rules and agreements
-Supports other members of the Editorial team with various tasks as needed

Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s degree in the humanities (preferably in English or Art History)
-At least 5 years of relevant writing and editing experience, preferably including 3 years in an arts environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
-Copyediting and proofreading skills; knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style
-Microsoft Office
-Experience working with content management systems
-Familiarity with art history
-Project management experience
-Excellent organizational and communication skills
-Facility with Photoshop a plus

Salary: $68,883 – $91,271, annually

Benefits: Here are just some examples that Getty offers/provides for full-time employees:

-Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage, starting on date of hire. Getty pays 75%-95% of the premium, depending on the plan selected.
-403(b) Employee Investment retirement plan – with up to 5% Getty Match
-Getty contribution of 6%, on behalf of employee, to 401(a) retirement account
-Educational Assistance and professional development
-Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Days
-12 Paid Holidays
-Many positions have bi-weekly Off-Fridays
-On-Site Fitness Center at Getty Center
-Community service opportunities

Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Deadline to apply: April 30, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter, references

How to apply: For full job listing and to apply, visit this link.