Editorial Assistant
Institution: Zeitz Museum Of Contemporary Art Africa, Cape Town, South Africa
Deadline: November 7, 2025
Employment Details: Permanent, full-time
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) seeks an Editorial Assistant to support the Managing Editor in day-to-day administrative and editorial tasks. The role offers hands-on experience in museum publishing and communications, including monographs, catalogues, exhibition texts, newsletters, and didactics, ensuring high-quality editorial outputs that reflect the museum’s curatorial vision.
Key Responsibilities
- Edit, proofread, and fact-check exhibition texts, artist bios, press materials, newsletters, and digital copy
- Adapt content for different audiences and formats
- Coordinate publication logistics, including images, permissions, and distribution
- Maintain editorial calendar and production schedules
- Assist with research, bibliographies, colophons, and content development
- Liaise with curators, designers, artists, external partners, and finance
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Art History, Communications, Publishing, or related field
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in publishing/editorial roles
- Strong written and verbal English, adaptable writing style for different audiences
- Excellent organisational, multitasking, and IT skills (Microsoft Office; Adobe InDesign a plus)
- Interest in contemporary art, museum publishing, and storytelling
