Note: This call was translated from German.
TEXTE ZUR KUNST is looking for a new full-time (40 hrs/week) Managing Editor to start as soon as possible.
TEXTE ZUR KUNST is a bilingual, internationally recognized art magazine that for over 30 years has been known for sparking controversial debates and publishing theoretically ambitious contributions from internationally renowned authors on contemporary art and culture. In addition to foundational essays, the magazine—which was founded in Cologne in 1990 by Isabelle Graw and Stefan Germer (†), and has been published quarterly in Berlin since 1999—features interviews, panel discussions, and in-depth reviews covering art, film, music, the market, and fashion, as well as theory and cultural politics.
Responsibilities
- Lead the editorial team (print and online)
- Plan, conceptualize, and continuously develop the thematic focus and editorial direction of TZK in consultation with the publisher
- Write original articles
- Edit and proofread incoming contributions
- Commission and communicate with authors, translators, and copy editors
- Coordinate magazine production and online activities
- Plan and implement editorial projects and activities in close collaboration with the publishing management as well as the editions and advertising teams
- Represent the magazine at art fairs and exhibition openings
- Conceptualize and organize events
Requirements
- In-depth familiarity with TZK
- Completed degree in Art History (Master’s or higher); relevant editorial experience is a plus
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Relevant network and strong engagement in art-theoretical discourse
- Strong awareness of current topics in contemporary art, politics, and digital culture
- Team-oriented work ethic and ability to thrive in a demanding editorial environment
- Willingness and ability to work across departments
- Openness to new projects and ideas, and enthusiasm for initiating and driving change and digitization processes
- Fluency in both German and English (native proficiency in at least one is required)
We Offer
- A varied role in a globally respected art publishing house
- A professional and committed environment with opportunities for development, growth, and meaningful contribution
- Friendly colleagues and a beautiful workspace in the heart of Berlin
- Permanent employment contract
- Option to work from home
- 30 days of vacation (based on a 5-day workweek)
- Press ID
- Germany ticket for public transport
We Promote and Encourage
- A culture of appreciation
- Equal opportunities and diversity
- Applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural and social background, religion or belief, disability, or sexual identity
- Applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, as well as people with migration and refugee backgrounds
- Applications from people with disabilities or equivalent status, who will be given special consideration if equally qualified
If our job posting has sparked your interest, we look forward to receiving your application by August 15, 2025, including your earliest possible start date and salary expectations, addressed to Silvia Koch at: verlag@textezurkunst.de
