Editor/Writer: Arts and Luxury

We are looking for an experienced editor with a strong track record of arts reporting, interviewing and writing to work on Cultureshock’s client portfolio. You are able to write sparkling articles on a short turnaround, commission clearly and creatively, and fix weak copy with confidence and sensitivity.

You will have at least five years’ experience as a journalist. You will ideally also have a recognised journalism qualification and a degree in the arts or art history. Knowledge of the art market and luxury business would be a distinct advantage.

Cultureshock’s clients cover fine art, museums, luxury, literature, theatre, opera and dance. We work across print, digital, apps, films, social media and book publishing.

An important part of the role includes client management, supporting the head of editorial and working closely with our in-house and freelance writers, photographers, illustrators, filmmakers and our digital, design and production teams.

Your tasks will include:

Editing

Editing a small number of our major titles, including:

Pitching ideas to clients
Commissioning writers
Editing copy for quality and accuracy
Briefing picture editors and designers
Liaising with our production team
Repackaging content for online and social media
Meeting deadlines and budgets
Editing and writing on one-off projects (print, online and social media).

Writing and research

Writing news items, interviews and features across our titles and projects
Overseeing the maintenance of our arts and luxury forward diary

Other

Supporting and deputising for our head of editorial
Working closely with our head of production on schedules
Contributing to major pitches and tenders
Contributing to company strategy days and creative sessions

You will be:

A talented journalist and editor
Enthusiastic about the arts, art market and luxury trades, and the people who work in them.
Inquisitive and plugged into the latest cultural trends.
Motivated and hard-working with a positive attitude to colleagues and clients

Essential requirements:

Five years’ professional experience as a journalist and editor
Excellent writing skills
Passion for and knowledge of arts, culture and art/luxury market
Ability and willingness to work proactively with clients.
Team player
Numerate
Organised, deadline focused.
An eye for detail