Galleries West is seeking candidates for a paid editorial internship starting in March.
The ideal candidate will combine recent post-secondary education and knowledge of the visual arts in Canada with experience in editing, journalism and critical writing.
"It's a great opportunity for the right person to polish their skills in the face-paced digital publishing arena," says Portia Priegert, the magazine's editor. "The position functions on a remote work basis, so we're looking for a keen self-starter who is open to mentoring and is able to juggle multiple tasks."
The position is 20 hours per week for six months.
Duties will include:
- Editing and proofreading
- Writing news articles
- Reviewing exhibitions
- Obtaining digital images and copyright clearances
- Responding to emails
- Assisting on other tasks, as required
Galleries West, at www.gallerieswest.ca, has covered the visual arts in Western Canada and the North since 2002.
We welcome applications from members of racialized groups, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter, along with three writing samples or links to published works, to: editor@gallerieswest.ca.
