Association of Art Museum Directors
Head of Museum Publications
Association of Art Museum Directors, Des Moines, Iowa, United States,
The Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, part of the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis, seeks a Head of Publications. The Head of Publications is a senior position that provides the strategic vision for the department of Museum Publications including developing and realizing initiatives in art historical scholarship, interdisciplinarity, and educational access. This role is responsible for the development, management, and implementation of Museum publications in support of the mission of the Museum. The Head of Publications works with curatorial staff and outside contributors to produce scholarly publications in conjunction with the permanent collection, special exhibitions, and related programs. The Head of Publications establishes, promotes, and ensures standards of excellence in all printed materials related to museum communication. They also write and edit government and foundation grants as well as institutional documents. This position plays a key role in the formation and implementation of short and long-range institutional goals. The successful candidate will bring in-depth expertise with museum publications and a demonstrated interest in advancing scholarship and the educational mission of university museums. Oversees the departments of Publications and Marketing & Communications, supervises the Production Editor and Manager of Marketing & Communications.
The Head of Publications reports to the Director and Chief Curator.
Responsibilities include:
Acts as project manager and editor for all exhibition catalogs and other scholarly museum publications, at least one major book per year. Edit and manage all print materials representing the Museum, including exhibition and permanent collection didactics, marketing and promotion materials, and institutional documents. The Museum presents at least four exhibitions and two permanent collection rotations per year. Oversees the marketing department comprised of two full-time marketing staff. Oversee Marketing and Communications materials to ensure they adhere to museum standards and voice. Write and edit local, national, and international grant applications to foundations, corporations, and federal agencies; contribute to documents in support of University Advancement fundraising efforts including annual progress reports. Oversees and plans publications budgets and develops and implements production schedules; negotiates scholarly exhibition catalogue and book contracts with authors, publishers, distributors, designers, and freelance editors. Edit, manage, and collaborate with faculty and senior administrators on the development and implementation of Sam Fox School/ Museum publications including annual and fundraising reports. Provide administrative leadership in relation to national accreditation and coordinate department job searches. Strengthens networking partnerships with peer editors, publishers, and university museums. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements:
MA in English, art history, or equivalent experience. Minimum of five years of editorial, publication, project management, and museum experience. Preferred Experience:
PhD. Seven years of editorial and museum publication experience.
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Acts as project manager and editor for all exhibition catalogs and other scholarly museum publications, at least one major book per year. Edit and manage all print materials representing the Museum, including exhibition and permanent collection didactics, marketing and promotion materials, and institutional documents. The Museum presents at least four exhibitions and two permanent collection rotations per year. Oversees the marketing department comprised of two full-time marketing staff. Oversee Marketing and Communications materials to ensure they adhere to museum standards and voice. Write and edit local, national, and international grant applications to foundations, corporations, and federal agencies; contribute to documents in support of University Advancement fundraising efforts including annual progress reports. Oversees and plans publications budgets and develops and implements production schedules; negotiates scholarly exhibition catalogue and book contracts with authors, publishers, distributors, designers, and freelance editors. Edit, manage, and collaborate with faculty and senior administrators on the development and implementation of Sam Fox School/ Museum publications including annual and fundraising reports. Provide administrative leadership in relation to national accreditation and coordinate department job searches. Strengthens networking partnerships with peer editors, publishers, and university museums. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements:
MA in English, art history, or equivalent experience. Minimum of five years of editorial, publication, project management, and museum experience. Preferred Experience:
PhD. Seven years of editorial and museum publication experience.
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