{"id":22377,"date":"2025-02-03T14:22:08","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T19:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/?p=22377"},"modified":"2025-02-03T14:22:08","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T19:22:08","slug":"job-the-managing-editor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/2025\/02\/03\/job-the-managing-editor\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: The Managing Editor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/artsadmin\/files\/2025\/02\/boston-art-review.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1200\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/files\/2025\/02\/boston-art-review.png 2000w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/files\/2025\/02\/boston-art-review-636x382.png 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/files\/2025\/02\/boston-art-review-1024x614.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/files\/2025\/02\/boston-art-review-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/files\/2025\/02\/boston-art-review-1536x922.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/>Boston Art Review seeks a highly motivated individual to join our team as we build capacity, expand our reach, and take on new initiatives.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT THE TEAM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Boston Art Review is committed to publishing diverse perspectives from underrepresented voices in contemporary art. In turn, our team should reflect the demographics of the communities we serve. We prioritize inclusivity and intersectionality, we are non-hierarchical, and we operate with an artists-first approach. We are a queer- and women-led organization.<br \/>\nOur team consists of one full-time executive director, one part-time editorial assistant, one part-time programs &amp; partnerships manager, a contractor designer, a newsletter editor, and seven contractor or volunteer editors who work on our print magazine.<\/p>\n<p>Together we produce two print publications annually, create a curated weekly calendar of local art events, host community programs, present an emerging writing fellowship program, and publish online stories.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT POSITION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Managing Editor will support our next chapter by working directly with our executive director on developing sustainable systems for Boston Art Review\u2019s growth. This role will be essential in facilitating the success of our three major goals: 1) reaching larger and more diverse audiences, 2) expanding and diversifying our earned revenue channels, and 3) working with strategic partners to further develop our editorial reach.<\/p>\n<p>This role will oversee production for all editorial operations and will interface with editors, freelancers, readers, program partners, collaborators, and donors. This role will also be responsible for managing subscriptions, advertising, and sponsorship packages; overseeing our online presence; assisting with office and event logistics; coordinating invoices; and other operational tasks. Editing will certainly be required, and some writing may be required, but this is primarily a managerial role where an understanding of sales, publishing trends, and project management is a must. This is a full-time position that reports directly to the executive director. We are seeking someone who is interested in joining the organization as a thought partner at a leadership level.<\/p>\n<p>We are seeking candidates who are based in the Greater Boston area or willing to relocate to the area. Candidates must be able to work in our office located at the Boston Center for the Arts three days per week. Some evening or weekend work may occasionally be required but will always be communicated in advance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Editorial Production (40%)<\/span> <\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Working closely with Executive Director and Editorial Team, oversee production of biannual print publication and all commissioned projects including pitch workflows, calendar planning, commissioning writers, managing editors\u2019 workflow, and publishing.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Lead production meetings with the Editorial Team.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Manage production budgets for all editorial projects. Record and process payments to freelancers.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Oversee online publication schedules and coordination between social media and newsletter platforms.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Manage a network of freelance writers, artists, photographers and collaborators by communicating deadlines and managing commissions between freelancers and editors. \u25cf Maintain relationships with external vendors to ensure timely delivery of services.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Work alongside the Executive Director and Senior Editors to approve, edit, and manage online and print features.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Contribute to and ideate on new issues, online stories, columns, or projects.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf In conjunction with Editorial Team, read all final materials before going to print.<br \/>\nAdvertising, sales, subscriptions, and revenue growth (40%)<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Working closely with the Executive Director, spearhead an adaptive and resilient advertising program by developing a vision, identifying potential advertisers, conducting outreach, and tracking sales statuses. (Potential for $8\u201310k in bonuses paid in twice yearly installments if ad sales metrics are met.)<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Manage internal list of subscribers by using information from Shopify, members, and subscription forms.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Manage relationships with libraries, renew subscriptions, and process payments.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Manage relationships with retail stockists, check up on inventory, and process payments.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Oversee shipping as needed from the Boston Art Review office, which includes printing labels, packaging orders, and taking them to the post office.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Create marketing materials around merchandise.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Prepare invoices and process payments.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Prepare basic financial reports in QuickBooks.<br \/>\n<em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Audience Expansion (15%)<\/span> <\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Work closely with the executive director to pilot new projects, including but not limited to print maps, digital maps, news columns, or specialty newsletters.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Assist the executive director in securing partnerships and sales with mission-aligned stakeholders (hotels, corporate partners, etc.)<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Draft marketing materials pertaining to audience expansion.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Manage editorial schedules for aforementioned new projects.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Collect and organize data to determine metrics for success; regularly report back on data to the executive director.<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Events and Programming (5%)<\/em> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Working closely with the executive director and editorial team, assist with the production of events that pertain to our editorial production or editorial partnerships including our biannual launch parties.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Assist with event setup, check-in, and takedown when needed \/ available (might include some nights and weekends).<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Manage payments to program partners or speakers.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Represent Boston Art Review at community events, including opening receptions, civic programs, artist talks, etc.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Office Coordination (as needed)<\/em><\/span><br \/>\n\u25cf Ensure the office is in good working order, clean, and stocked with supplies.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Collect and organize mail.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Prepare office space for events and programs when necessary.<\/p>\n<p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u25cf You possess strong organizational and communication skills and have experience managing people and complex projects with tight deadlines.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf You are passionate about and\/or interested in learning about Boston\u2019s contemporary visual art community.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf You are comfortable with or interested in learning about sales.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf You have excellent written and verbal communication skills and pay particular attention to detail when it comes to preparing written materials for public-facing platforms. \u25cf You are motivated, a self-starter, never afraid to ask a question, and always comfortable speaking your mind.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf You love meeting people and feel comfortable making phone calls and attending events.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf You have a \u201cno job is too small\u201d attitude. You are comfortable with tasks like going to the post office, cleaning up the office, running errands, or making deliveries.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Experience using the following software and technology is required: Google Workplace suite, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe InDesign\/Photoshop.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Experience using the following software and technology is preferred: WordPress, QuickBooks, and Shopify. Minimum 3 years experience in a related field required. While publishing experience is preferred, we love working with individuals who possess experience from a range of fields. Ultimately, we are searching for individuals who bring unique perspectives to our team and who are eager to roll up their sleeves and dive in.<\/p>\n<p><strong>COMPENSATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>$60,000 with potential for up to $10k in revenue-driven bonuses Full time, health insurance, dental insurance, hybrid office, art-related perks<\/p>\n<p><strong>TO APPLY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please note that our office is located up three flights of stairs, and this position will include occasionally lifting and moving boxes of magazines (approx. 30 lbs.). We are happy to discuss reasonable accommodations if needed. Decisions will be made without regard to race, gender identity, religion, age, ability, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the United States. However, BIPOC+, ALAANA+, and LGBTQIA+ individuals are especially encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n<p>Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis through February 28 with a goal of beginning work no later than March 24. If relocation is necessary, we can discuss a hybrid schedule for the first 60 days. To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to submit@bostonartreview.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Boston Art Review seeks a highly motivated individual to join our team as we build capacity, expand our reach, and take on new initiatives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23066,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[29,17],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22377"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/23066"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22377"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22377\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22379,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22377\/revisions\/22379"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22377"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22377"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22377"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}