Spanish-Language Editor - Freelance
Los Angeles
Editorial and Publications /
Freelance /
Remote
ABOUT THE LUCAS MUSEUM OF NARRATIVE ART
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art believes in the power of illustrated stories to connect us. With a growing collection that encompasses artworks from across cultures, places, times, and mediums, including paintings, sculptures, murals, photography, comic art, book and magazine illustrations, and the arts of filmmaking, the museum will explore narrative art’s potential to prompt questions, invite opinions, inspire community, and move people to think about the impact of images on our world.
Co-founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, the Lucas Museum was designed by renowned architect Ma Yansong of MAD Architects with Stantec as executive architect and is under construction in Los Angeles’s Exposition Park. An 11-acre campus with extensive new green space designed by Studio-MLA will embrace the museum’s 300,000-square-foot building, which will feature expansive galleries, two state-of-the-art theaters, and dedicated spaces for learning and engagement, dining, retail, and events.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Spanish-Language (“Spanish”) Editor is a freelance, remote role reporting to the Director of Editorial and Publications. This editor will be responsible for developing, reviewing, and finalizing Spanish-language editorial content for the museum’s opening. Collaborating with the Project Editor, Copyeditor, Managing Editor, museum staff, and external vendors, the Spanish Editor will ensure consistency, accuracy, and high-quality standards across a range of public-facing materials—including exhibition texts, object labels, audio guides, signage, and more.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with English-language editorial staff to develop and maintain all Spanish-language materials, including style guides and bilingual signage
- Review, edit, and finalize object labels and other interpretive texts for inaugural exhibitions
- Work with the Rights and Reproductions team to confirm accurate translation of credit information, ensuring necessary approvals
- Provide guidance to internal and external editorial teams—press, marketing, signage, newsletters—on Spanish-language consistency and standards
- Coordinate with the Managing Editor to track project status using the museum’s editorial project management tools (primarily Airtable)
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Analytical Rigor: Simplifies complex problems by using critical thinking to evaluate problems, gathering information, incorporating multiple perspectives, understanding causes, and identifying best-possible solutions. Invests time in planning, discovery, and reflection to drive better decisions and more efficient implementations. Adopts an audience-centric approach, understanding the needs of the audience and incorporating them, as appropriate, into the decision.
- Courageous Communication: Intentionally works well with others both on the team and cross-functionally to achieve individual, team, department, or organizational goals. Values diverse input and working with others as a way to achieve the best output possible.
- Collaborative Excellence: Displays courage when handling difficult conversations and genuinely and intentionally communicates. Relays key messages effectively, targeted to specific audiences. Identifies others' communication styles and perspectives, adjusting language and approach accordingly. Employs active listening to understand, rather than reply. Asks for, integrates, and values feedback from team, peers, and leaders.
- Adaptive Resilience: Thrives and grows in a rapidly changing and complex environment. Displays flexibility, activates networks, and adopts a continuous growth mindset to learn from mistakes and bounce back from adversity.
- Inclusive Interaction: Actively contributes to an environment in which all employees feel a sense of belonging, valued for their differences and empowered to participate and contribute freely.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, humanities, anthropology, or a related field (master’s degree preferred); relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal education
- Minimum seven years of editorial experience in Latin American Spanish, ideally in a museum, publishing, or other cultural context
- Experience working in or with museums, galleries, or cultural institutions—particularly in Los Angeles—is strongly preferred
- Meticulous attention to detail and a collaborative approach to editing
- Strong decision-making and project implementation skills
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and negotiation skills
- Proven record of producing high-quality editorial content
- Self-motivated, organized, and responsive, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a start-up environment
$35 - $35 an hour
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND OUR COMMITMENT TO DEAIB
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents and supports a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. The Lucas Museum fosters a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment, whether based on race, national origin, gender, gender expression, religion, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other criterion prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our team is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the best qualified people from a diverse candidate pool. Applications from traditionally underrepresented communities are encouraged.
The statements in this description represent typical elements, criteria, and general work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the job.
*****************************************************************************************************************
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is dedicated to the art of illustrated stories. Our mission is to inspire and connect people through the exploration of visual stories and their influences in society.
VALUES
Our internal and external practices are shaped by the following beliefs and behaviors.
People First: We meet people wherever they are (physically, intellectually, emotionally). Our inclusive practice connects who people are and what they find emotional in works of art.
Inspired: We believe that art can move you to feel, think, reflect, and act.
Collaborative: We believe that nimble thinking and working together yield exponential results.
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Narrative Art:
Amplify the social impact of storytelling and illustration.
Community:
Connect to a broad and diverse public.
Operational Excellence:
Create a healthy and durable institution.
Hourly rate will be assigned commensurate to the successful candidates’ education, experience, and location.
Pursuant to the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art’s COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy, the museum requires all who work on-site or conduct occasional meetings on-site to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of hire absent an approved medical and/or religious exemption. Upon hire, all new freelancers will receive detailed instructions on complying with this policy. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
