Editorial Assistant – Ocula, London, UK

Institution: Ocula
Deadline: 23 March 2026 (end of day)
Contract: Full-Time
Location: London, United Kingdom

Ocula is seeking an Editorial Assistant to join its team in London as the magazine relaunches under a new Editor-in-Chief. Ocula is an international contemporary art platform connecting collectors, galleries, and institutions, with a strong Asia Pacific presence and expanding global readership.

This junior-level position is suited to an early-career professional with experience in a digital-first journalism environment. The role combines editorial, administrative, and production responsibilities within a fast-paced art media context.

Role Responsibilities

• Maintain editorial calendars and exhibition diaries

• Assist with digital production schedules

• Conduct image research, licensing, and captioning

• Support fact-checking processes

• Upload stories to the CMS

• Liaise with freelance contributors regarding invoices and biographies

• Coordinate with artists, galleries, and PR contacts

• Attend editorial meetings and update workflows

• Pitch and write news pieces, features, and exhibition previews

• Monitor key developments in the international art world

Profile & Skills

• Experience in digital-first journalism (magazine or newspaper)

• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines

• Confidence in writing clear and concise copy

• Understanding of image rights and licensing

• Experience with sub-editing and digital production

• Interest in contemporary art and the global art market

• Collaborative mindset and sensitivity to diverse cultural contexts