Senior Editor and Publications Manager

Full-time, permanent position
Curatorial and Digital Department
Reports to the Director, Curatorial and Digital
One direct report: Associate Editor

The MCA encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people from diverse cultures. The MCA acknowledges the enormous contribution Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, staff, educators, arts professionals, and guests have made to the fabric of the museum since its inception. Contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art practice has long been central to MCA collection and exhibition programs.

Overview of the MCA
The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA) is Australia’s only public museum dedicated to contemporary art and the work of living artists.
The MCA presents, collects and engages with the art of now.
Guided by the principles of belonging, connection and influence, we aim to be the defining platform for contemporary art and ideas in Australia and beyond.
Located on Sydney Harbour at Tallawoladah, a home to stories, art and culture for over 65,000 years, the MCA contributes to the continuity of culture on our site.
We connect the widest possible public to contemporary art through our Collection, exhibitions, events, creative learning and access programs.
Our evolving Collection of over 4,700 artworks is the only public collection in Australia dedicated to the work of living artists, with over a third represented by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists.
As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, the MCA raises over 85% of its revenue each year through donations and commercial activities to deliver its artistic and engagement programs.

Overview of the position
The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia is looking to recruit a Senior Editor and Publications Manager. This is a leadership role within the MCA and central to its artistic and engagement mission and programming.
The Senior Editor and Publications Manager role combines the strategic and content-focused responsibilities of a senior editor with the project management duties of a publications manager, overseeing the entire lifecycle of publications from concept to delivery, which includes exhibition catalogues and the annual Art Now magazine.
Supported by an Associate Editor, the Senior Editor and Publications Manager also provides editorial oversight on interpretative materials for programs both in print and online. The role reports to the Director, Curatorial and Digital. This is a leadership position that require strong editorial, organisational, and communication skills. This position requires balancing creativity and strategic planning with meticulous attention to detail and project execution.

Applications
To learn more about working with the MCA, this role and how to apply please visit our website. (https://www.mca.com.au/about-us/work-for-us/senior-editor-and-publications-manager/)
Closing Date
Monday 15 December, 9am.
Please direct all enquiries to positions.vacant@mca.com.au

Working for the MCA
The MCA is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. The MCA promotes a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment, and where individuals are treated with fairness, equality, and dignity. Find out more about the MCA.