Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Temporary Editor/Writer
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Houston, Texas, United States, 77006
The MFAH Marketing Department seeks a temporary editor/writer who can finesse language in a fast-paced environment. The top priority is editing all forms of communication produced by the department, including institutional emails, website copy, videos, and executive reports. An eye for detail is essential. The editor/writer works with colleagues across the Museum, so diplomacy and strong communication skills are also essential. As a writer for the department, the secondary focus is capturing the essence of the Museum’s exhibitions, events, and programming in copy for the website and other platforms. The MFAH is currently creating a new website, and writing and reviewing copy is critical during the coming months. The editor/writer reports to the head of the department.
The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.Responsibilities:
Attends and contributes to departmental meetings that establish production schedules for all communication.
Edits first, second, and final drafts of all institutional emails, which are created by colleagues. Checks details against website copy and ticketing software to verify consistency.
Working with departmental web team, reviews web copy and details. Writes copy for web pages regarding exhibitions, events, and programming.
Assists in production of bimonthly printed calendar.
Suggests language changes that help smooth communication and tighten copy, for all departmental production.
Edits paid social media posts and contributes to copy that supports exhibitions and programming.
Edits executive reports and decks, and contributes to content.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
A love for detail, a skepticism of first drafts, a desire to meet deadlines, and a hunger to check and double-check dates, times, credit lines, and the fine print.
A passion for grammar, style, the English language, and, occasionally, other languages.
A love for creative expression, art, and culture.
Diplomacy and experience working in collaborative environments.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
A comfort with coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.
An aptitude for working within a complex technical environment.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, art history, or a related field
Will consider an equivalent combination of experience and education from which comparable and demonstrable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Five years’ experience in editing, writing, or journalism.
Equal Opportunities for All
At the MFAH, we believe that diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusivity are fundamental to our organization. We welcome all candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our organization and our pledge for workplace diversity, inclusion, and excellence.
Our commitment to our policy and practice of nondiscrimination represents more than good intentions. It provides for employment decisions that are made without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law or any other reason unrelated to your ability to join and contribute to our organization and support our mission to provide a museum experience for all.
Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.
The MFAH is equally committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals interested in employment with the organization. As part of this commitment, we want to ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation needed to 1) participate in the job application or 2) interview process; 3) perform essential job functions; and/or 4) participate in the benefits and privileges of employment with the MFAH. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the human resources department: HR@mfah.orgPDN-9cf922a9-3c56-44df-8742-1ff8402b16b2
The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.Responsibilities:
Attends and contributes to departmental meetings that establish production schedules for all communication.
Edits first, second, and final drafts of all institutional emails, which are created by colleagues. Checks details against website copy and ticketing software to verify consistency.
Working with departmental web team, reviews web copy and details. Writes copy for web pages regarding exhibitions, events, and programming.
Assists in production of bimonthly printed calendar.
Suggests language changes that help smooth communication and tighten copy, for all departmental production.
Edits paid social media posts and contributes to copy that supports exhibitions and programming.
Edits executive reports and decks, and contributes to content.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
A love for detail, a skepticism of first drafts, a desire to meet deadlines, and a hunger to check and double-check dates, times, credit lines, and the fine print.
A passion for grammar, style, the English language, and, occasionally, other languages.
A love for creative expression, art, and culture.
Diplomacy and experience working in collaborative environments.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
A comfort with coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.
An aptitude for working within a complex technical environment.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, art history, or a related field
Will consider an equivalent combination of experience and education from which comparable and demonstrable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Five years’ experience in editing, writing, or journalism.
Equal Opportunities for All
At the MFAH, we believe that diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusivity are fundamental to our organization. We welcome all candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our organization and our pledge for workplace diversity, inclusion, and excellence.
Our commitment to our policy and practice of nondiscrimination represents more than good intentions. It provides for employment decisions that are made without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law or any other reason unrelated to your ability to join and contribute to our organization and support our mission to provide a museum experience for all.
Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.
The MFAH is equally committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals interested in employment with the organization. As part of this commitment, we want to ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation needed to 1) participate in the job application or 2) interview process; 3) perform essential job functions; and/or 4) participate in the benefits and privileges of employment with the MFAH. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the human resources department: HR@mfah.orgPDN-9cf922a9-3c56-44df-8742-1ff8402b16b2