Editor of Museum Publications

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Editor of Museum Publications

Department : Director’s Office / Administration

Reports To : Executive Director and CEO

FLSA Status : Exempt (Full-time, Regular)

Salary Range : $70,000 - $75,000

Work Schedule : Monday – Friday, 9 : 00AM – 5 : 30PM, after-hours or weekend work as required

Prepared / Revised Date : 9 / 2025

Job Summary :

The Editor of Museum Publications plays a critical role in maintaining the institutional voice and editorial integrity of the Columbus Museum of Art (CMA). This position ensures excellence across all public-facing communications, publications, and digital content. Collaborating with multiple departments, the Editor of Museum Publications leads the creation, review, and editing of content to align with the museum's brand guidelines and strategic vision, fostering public engagement and organizational success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Editorial Leadership and Content Development :

• In close collaboration with the executive director, write and edit original content for public speeches, presentations, and high-profile appearances across multiple channels and audience segments.
• Ensure all written materials align with CMA’s brand, messaging, and style guidelines.
• Edit and proofread curatorial and exhibition texts, including object labels, gallery panels, exhibition catalogues, and program brochures.
• Lead editorial planning and storyline development for grant applications, newsletters, donor communications and reports, including the quarterly Experience Guide and annual Impact Report.
• Lead editorial planning for publications produced by the learning and engagement department and the director’s office.
• Support editorial planning and production for publications produced by the curatorial department.
• Develop and oversee editorial processes for press releases (in concert with strategic communications agency of record), social media posts, member communications, program scripting, and other materials for advancement and marketing teams.

Quality Assurance and Oversight :

Project Management and Collaboration :

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