Organizer Information
The Broad is a contemporary art museum in downtown Los Angeles founded by philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad in 2015. The museum’s mission is to make contemporary art accessible to the widest possible audience. It offers free general admission and presents exhibitions, live programs, and audience-engagement initiatives. The Broad houses more than 2,000 works spanning postwar and contemporary art and also serves as the headquarters of The Broad Art Foundation’s worldwide lending library. The museum welcomes more than 900,000 visitors annually and is currently undergoing an expansion ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Title & Description
Curatorial Assistant, Publications
Curatorial Assistant, Publications is a paid museum position supporting the research, development, editing, and production of publications connected to The Broad’s collection and exhibitions. The role combines curatorial research, editorial work, museum publishing, image rights, project coordination, and public-facing writing. The successful candidate will contribute to collection and special-exhibition catalogues, online publications, in-gallery brochures, and didactic and interpretive materials. The position also supports content produced for Curatorial, Marketing and Communications, and Audience Engagement departments.
The Role Overview
- Position: Curatorial Assistant, Publications
- Employment Type: Paid museum employment
- Salary: $27.50–$29.32 per hour, depending on education, experience, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data
- Reporting to: Curator and Publications Manager
- Additional reporting relationship: Curator and Exhibitions Manager
- Field: Museum Publications / Curatorial / Contemporary Art
- Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Application fee: None stated
- Contract duration: Not specified in the official listing
Position & Tasks
The Curatorial Assistant contributes to the planning and development of The Broad’s publications, conducts primary and secondary research, writes and edits content, and performs fact-checking. Responsibilities include maintaining publication schedules and coordinating with museum staff, writers, publishers, designers, artists, estates, galleries, external editors, and photographers.
The role also involves gathering and tracking essays, interviews, images, historical information, and biographical material; obtaining selected copyright and image permissions; reviewing galleys, bluelines, and plotters; and attending colour-proofing sessions. When required, the assistant researches and drafts exhibition-related content, timelines, archival materials, staff-training resources, and gallery didactics, including material supporting the museum’s forthcoming expansion.
Categories
- Visual Art
- Contemporary Art
- Curatorial
- Museum Studies
- Art Writing
- Publishing
- Editorial
- Art History
- Research
Eligibility
Applicants should have at least 1–2 years of relevant professional experience in museum publications, publishing, curatorial work, editorial work, or a related field. A bachelor’s degree in Art History, Art, Curatorial Studies, Museum Studies, English, Creative Writing, Journalism, Library Science, Publishing, or a related discipline is required.
Applicants should demonstrate an interest in modern and contemporary art, strong research and writing abilities, copy-editing and fact-checking experience, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects. Microsoft Office proficiency is required. Bilingual English/Spanish or another language is considered an advantage.
This is not presented as an international artist open call. It is a U.S.-based employment position. Candidates hired must verify their identity and legal eligibility to work in the United States. Employment is also contingent upon satisfactory background and reference checks.
Program Benefits
Employees receive medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid short- and long-term disability and basic life insurance; a 401(k) with up to a 4% employer match and immediate vesting; an additional 5% retirement contribution for eligible employees; accrued vacation and sick leave; volunteer days; and a floating holiday.
Additional benefits include free parking or an LA Metro pass or bike/walk stipend, plus discounts at The Broad Shop and participating local eateries.
Application Fee
None
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: Ongoing
- Notification: Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
Additional Details
The position requires the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull items weighing up to 25 pounds, as well as prolonged computer work involving repetitive hand and wrist movements. The Broad states that reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities. The museum is an equal-opportunity employer and emphasizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in its workplace and visitor environment.