Afterall Exhibition Histories Assistant Editor

The opportunity

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work as the Assistant Editor of Exhibition Histories as part of Afterall Books in collaboration with an international network of research and editorial partners including Asia Art Archive, Bard College, Documentat Institut and University of Gothenburg. You will provide editorial and research support and be responsible for managing the administration and delivery of one Exhibition Histories publication per year with the Managing Editor and Research Fellow.

Based at Central Saint Martins (CSM), University of the Arts London. You will be responsible for publishing delivery tasks and providing editorial and research support for Exhibition Histories publications under the direct supervision of the Managing Editor and Research Fellow.

About you

Your profile will include:

• Formal training or education to Masters level or equivalent, with specialist knowledge in a relevant subject (eg.contemporary art/arts administration).
• Can demonstrate excellent command of the English language and has previous experience in editing and administration in an art/art publishing environment.
• Established relationship or regional and programme knowledge of our institutional partners, including: Asia Art Archive, Bard College, University of Gothenburg, Documenta Institute.

If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Twinkle Brahmbhatt, Senior Resourcing Adviser via email at RKEEstaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk.

What we offer

We are UAL

For the fifth year running, University of the Arts London is the world’s second University for Art and Design in the QS World University Rankings® 2023. Our diverse and talented community comprises over 5,000 academic, professional, and technical staff. Together we are committed to social purpose. This includes creating a better a more sustainable world and championing race equality. 

We offer highly creative working environments that inspire staff across all areas to fulfil their potential and continuous training to further develop their skills and expertise. We also offer hybrid and flexible working practices, and excellent staff benefits to improve your work life balance. 

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