Carla Managing Editor/ Operations Manager
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Description
Carla is seeking a Managing Editor/ Operations Manager to join its team. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, the ability to self-direct, multitask, problem solve, and who be a representative of our organization out in the community. Since Carla is a very small team, the ideal applicant will have varied skills that include a robust digital /organizational skillset as well as experience with copy-editing and written language, events, and member communications.
The ideal applicant has knowledge of art history, the L.A. art scene, and values Carla’s mission and role within the LA art community. Read Carla’s core values here.
This is a full-time payroll position starting at $28/hour (pay commensurate with experience). The position includes a benefits package. This is a hybrid position including a work from home and work from Carla’s West Adams office. Attendance and work at Carla events on occasional weekends and evenings will also be required.
Responsibilities
- Schedule and manage production on Carla’s print magazine including overseeing various processes, contributing to pitch discussions, visualizing the layout, and managing communication with Carla’s production staff
- Manage workflow for Carla’s online reviews
- Manage Carla’s copy-editing and fact-checking processes
- Managing Carla’s distribution and shipping processes
- Assist with public and member events including planning, logistics, and hosting
- Development and implementation of systems that benefit Carla’s workflow (Google Drive organization/ Airtable)
- Copywriting for Carla across Carla’s platforms.
- Assist with grant writing and managing grant calendar
- Manage Carla’s member database, and maintain regular communication, meetings, and development of relationships with Carla members or prospective members
- Professional, courteous, and timely communication with writers, galleries, institutions, and peer organizations in the art community
Requirements
Skills Preferred:
- Positive attitude and ability to work well with others on a team
- Affable, enjoys talking with others in social environments
- Ability to creatively problem-solve
- Verbal and written communication skills
- General computer literacy is must
- Organized and strong attention to detail and multitasking
- Previous experience working in the LA art field + general understanding of LA art and artists and art history
- Experience with copy-editing/ grammar conventions
- Experience with Adobe Suite is a plus
- Experience with Airtable is a plus
Programs Used:
- Google Suite, Airtable, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Word, Classy (fundraising software), Mailchimp, Squarespace
How to apply
To apply for the position, fill out the application at the link below where you can upload a cover letter and resume by Wednesday, Feb 5.