Content Editor, Tate Liverpool

Interpretation | Editorial | Communication | Publishing

November 2013 – November 2018

My role as Content Editor at Tate Liverpool involved shaping the way the gallery talks to its audience: through exhibitions and wider programming, and by conceiving and project-managing the editorial content relating to all interpretation and information.

My responsibilities included:

• Producing Tate Liverpool’s season rationale for each set of exhibitions and writing the gallery’s seasonal e-flux bulletin.
  
• Coordinating and delivering a coherent interpretation and information strategy for all copy relating to Tate Liverpool's programme.
  
• Responsibilities for co-authoring, commissioning, editing and proof-reading the content of all forms of gallery-based interpretation materials, such as exhibition labels, captions, wall texts and leaflets, as well as multimedia content.
  
• Project managing the writing and production of printed and digital copy conceived for dissemination outside the gallery spaces.
  
• Contributing to research and understanding of visitor needs and responses to ensure the effectiveness of interpretation materials.
  
• Working closely with the London-based convener: Interpretation, Interpretation Team and Curators: Digital Learning to contribute to new cross-site initiatives and best practice in interpretive materials Tate-wide.
  

More:
 

• I am an experienced communicator with a passion for promoting public involvement in the arts.
• One of the largest galleries of modern and contemporary art outside London.
• Co-authored, commissioned, edited and co-ordinated the production of hundreds of articles, guides, exhibition catalogues and books, online and print. Including the catalogue NEWS FROM NOWHERE by Moon Kyungwon & Jeon Joonh.
• Instigated and led the production of COMPASS, a seasonal in-house magazine for Tate Liverpool.
• Part of the Exhibitions and Comms teams, and working with colleagues across the organisation.
• Responsible for generating high quality and innovative interpretation in a range of different forms that helped diverse audiences engage with Tate’s busy and varied programme.
  
• Strong copywriting skills with a keen eye for detail, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Worked effectively and confidently at all levels.
• Substantial experience of writing and copy-editing in a range of media.
• A passion for culture and museums and their educational role, with up-to-date knowledge of web technologies and how people use them.
• Project management skills and ability to work collaboratively.

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