The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation is a private institution whose fundamental purpose is to improve people’s quality of life through the arts, philanthropy, science, and education. The Foundation carries out its activities from its headquarters in Lisbon and its branches in Paris and London.

The Centro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian is a centre for art and culture that houses the largest collection of Portuguese modern and contemporary art to date. With a renovated building and a new extension of its Garden, CAM’s mission is to harness the transformative power of art to promote both social and individual change.

We are looking for an Editorial Project Manager to join the team at CAM – Gulbenkian Modern Art Centre.

At a time of transition within CAM’s leadership, the Publications area seeks to strengthen its team with a Project Manager who will contribute to enhancing the artistic programme and ensure that publication strategies and outputs remain aligned with the different audiences strategically defined by the Directorate.

The Project Manager will also contribute to promoting and disseminating the museum’s artistic programme through the publication of editorial content that reinforces the institution’s identity and facilitates access to knowledge.

Working in coordination with the Publications team leadership, the successful candidate will oversee projects from the planning stage through to final production, including the definition and management of project timelines.

Within this scope, the role will ensure effective coordination with external suppliers and service providers, guaranteeing compliance with deadlines, budgets, and quality standards.

Contract Terms: Permanent Employment Contract

Key Responsibilities

• Establish workflows and implement project timelines, ensuring deadlines are met and objectives achieved efficiently and on schedule. Manage and coordinate the process at all stages, reviewing and resolving changes with all stakeholders through to final approval.
• Monitor and oversee the production of institutional publications, including exhibition catalogues, monographs, mediation materials, exhibition texts and labels, and other editorial content.
• Participate, where applicable, in the development of multi-format publishing strategies, integrating print and digital content.
• Demonstrate autonomy, attention to detail, and the ability to work under demanding deadlines, ensuring the quality and consistency of all published outputs.
• Contribute knowledge of the contemporary art landscape, both nationally and internationally, and support collaboration with suppliers and service providers within the editorial production field.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Higher education degree in Artistic Studies, Publishing, Communication, Art History, or a related field;
• Excellent command of Portuguese and English, both written and spoken;
• Proven experience in editorial functions (editing, proofreading, and text preparation);
• Strong knowledge of editorial standards, proofreading practices, and text normalisation procedures;
• Strong organisational, time management, and deadline management skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience within a museum or institutional context, preferably in contemporary art;
• Knowledge of the national and international contemporary art landscape;
• Excellent editing and proofreading skills in both Portuguese and English, with a strong attention to detail;
• Experience working with curators, artists, designers, and other cultural stakeholders;
• Experience coordinating with editorial suppliers and service providers.

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The Gulbenkian Foundation strives to attract and retain talent by recognising people as our most important asset in fulfilling the Foundation’s mission. Our organisational culture is grounded in the institution’s values, encouraging motivated teams to thrive in a healthy and inclusive workplace.

We welcome applications from all people, regardless of their age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, religion, or disability, in particular of those who identify with underrepresented groups in the various initiatives promoted by the Foundation.

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