Job: SNAG Seeks New Editor for Magazines

[Brigitte Martin]

The Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG) is looking for its next Editor to oversee the editorial direction of both
Metalsmith
magazine and a new publication,
Metalsmith Tech
magazine, as well as magazine-related content on SNAG's website.

 

 

Metalsmith gives you a front row seat on the world of studio art and design in contemporary jewelry and metalsmithing. It's smart, beautiful and provocative, and guaranteed to inspire and invigorate. Coverage spans contemporary makers, artists in their studios, edgy work, limited production jewelry, fashion, objects, hollowware, collectors' collections, and related content.  

 

Metalsmith
explores, analyzes, promotes and documents excellence and innovation in the field of jewelry and metalsmithing. Pursuing this goal, SNAG produces and oversees the direction and content of this significant resource for the metalsmithing field. The editorial content of
Metalsmith
emphasizes contemporary activities, makers, and ideas and incorporate supportive content, relevant critical issues and the exchange of viewpoints.
For over 35 years, 
Metalsmith
 has brought the best in the field of jewelry and metals to the forefront, and we look forward to the magazine's future.

Metalsmith Tech will be a new SNAG produced magazine that focuses on techniques, processes, educational philosophies and ideas, professional development topics, and new technology in the field of jewelry and metalsmithing. The magazine will include both contemporary and historical references, highlighting a diverse range of approaches to jewelry design and metalwork, including professional practices, creative influences, and new trends. 

The Editor position will be a part-time staff position to start November 1, 2017. It becomes full-time April 1, 2018. This position works remotely from his/her/their home. A full job description can be found here.

Interested applicants may send a cover letter detailing their vision for our publications, along with a resume and three professional references to SNAG's Executive Director, Gwynne Rukenbrod Smith  by October 15th, 2017.