Web Production Assistant (Temporary) | Whitney Museum of American Art — New York City, New York

The Whitney Museum of American Art is seeking a detail-oriented and tech-savvy Web Production Assistant to support the Digital Content team on a temporary basis. Reporting to the Interim Digital Content Manager, the Web Production Assistant will assist with updating and publishing content across the Whitney’s website and digital platforms. The Web Production Assistant works closely with stakeholders across the Museum to keep the website up to date by gathering and refining digital content, under the guidance of the Interim Digital Content Manager. This role is ideal for someone with a strong eye for detail, a working knowledge of content management systems, and a passion for the arts and digital storytelling. The role supports the accuracy of content online and ensures that the Whitney’s institutional voice and style are maintained across all media platforms. This role manages web project boards and production timelines using the Museum’s project management software, Asana. Responsibilities

Gather, organize, proofread, and support the production of digital assets and content published on Whitney.org, serving as the primary point of contact for stakeholders across the Museum.
Plan and publish content to the Museum’s digital signage system.
Maintain best practices for publishing on Whitney.org and other digital platforms, following the Whitney’s web style guidelines and employing digital-first language with great attention to detail to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and usability.
Develop and champion digital best practices and cross-department working methods across the institution, including trainings for key stakeholders.
Manage all web project boards and production timelines within the Museum’s project management software, Asana.
Copyedit all digitally published materials.
Utilize the Whitney’s custom Content Management System to design web page layouts that incorporate information hierarchies and optimal user experiences

Requirements:

Degree in Art History/Art is a plus but not required
Professional web production experience is a plus but not required
Experience creating/editing digital content
Image/photo editing (Adobe suite)
Basic knowledge of HTML
Experience working in Google Analytics
Superb attention to detail
Skilled writer and copy editor
Extremely organized, proactive, and efficient
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability and desire to communicate clearly about digital initiatives with non-technical staff

Compensation & Benefits:

Hourly rate of $32.00
Admission to world-renowned museums across the city and nationally
This role will be covered under Local 2110

The advertised pay scale reflects the good faith minimum and maximum salary range for this role. The advertised pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, special licensing or qualifications, and other factors.

If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates. Whether you’re new to arts and culture administration, returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or take the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar. Please use your cover letter to tell us about your interest in the arts and culture space and what you hope to bring to this role. About the Whitney The Whitney Museum of American Art, founded in 1930 by the artist and philanthropist Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, houses the foremost collection of American art from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. From her vision arose the Whitney Museum of American Art, which has been championing the most innovative art of the United States for 86 years. The core of the Whitney’s mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit American art of our time and serve a wide variety of audiences in celebration of the complexity and diversity of art and culture in the United States. Through this mission and a steadfast commitment to artists themselves, the Whitney has long been a powerful force in support of modern and contemporary art and continues to help define what is innovative and influential in American art today. EEO Statement The Whitney Museum of American Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law. The Museum hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. The Museum encourages all qualified candidates to apply for vacant positions at all levels. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.

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