Writing About Artists (anywhere-Telecommute)

Writing About Artists (anywhere-Telecommute)

Freelance writers needed to draft expert testimonials for fine artists on behalf of experts such as curators, art critics, gallerists and other artists. Clients will also occasionally include professionals in such fields as architecture, fashion, design, photography and music. We provide extensive material from and about the client and expert you can use to draft the letters. Most letters will describe the expert's credentials as an authority and the artist client's significance in their field--describing their major career accomplishments and the significance of their work within contemporary culture and the art tradition. Completed letters will be provided to the experts as drafts for their review and signature.

The pay will be by word and assignment, but will work out to roughly $30 an hour (as a guideline) once the writer is familiar with the format. Letters will be between 400 and 1000 words, and each assignment will require seven to twelve letters. The turnaround time for an assignment must be under two weeks. This is not a full time job, however there is the potential to write ten letters or more in a given week if the applicant proves to be an excellent writer and able to meet deadlines consistently.

A strong applicant would have superlative writing skills, knowledge of contemporary culture, and familiarity with art history. That includes a familiarity with major figures and institutions in the art world. Writers should most of all be comfortable writing critically about the arts. Applicant's should have experience in a professional context and be able to provide samples of writing about art or a related subject. The applicant must be able to use their imagination to think about who is writing the letter and assume the appropriate voice. Moreover, the applicant must be able to approach the same subject in ten different ways for ten separate testimonials.

All successful candidates for this position must have a valid social security number and be either American or permanent residents. Please provide a resume and A COVER LETTER (important), as well as relevant writing samples. The cover letter should give a brief description of your relevant writing experience. The top candidates will be given an assignment and will be given a stipend for their submission. The best candidates will continue to receive assignments.

Please also note in the cover letter if you have comparably strong knowledge of the architecture, fashion, design, photography or music fields.

Applicants from outside of New York are welcome. It is a telecommuting position.

• Location: anywhere-Telecommute
• Compensation: By word, bu approx. $30 per hour
• Telecommuting is ok.
• This is a part-time job.
• Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
• Please, no phone calls about this job!
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.