Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Is Hiring A Spanish-Language Editor - Freelance

About The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art champions the power of illustrated stories to connect and inspire us, with a diverse collection spanning cultures, mediums, and eras. It explores how narrative art prompts reflection, encourages community, and impacts the world through various forms including paintings, sculptures, murals, photography, comic art, and filmmaking.

Our Vision & Location

Co-founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, the museum was designed by renowned architect Ma Yansong of MAD Architects, with Stantec serving as the executive architect. Currently under construction in Los Angeles’s Exposition Park, the 11-acre campus will feature extensive green spaces designed by Studio-MLA. The 300,000-square-foot facility includes expansive galleries, two state-of-the-art theaters, and dedicated spaces for learning, dining, retail, and special events.

Position Summary: Spanish-Language (“Spanish”) Editor

The Spanish-Language Editor is a freelance, remote position reporting to the Director of Editorial and Publications. This role involves developing, reviewing, and finalizing Spanish-language editorial content for the museum’s opening, ensuring high standards of accuracy and consistency across all public-facing materials. Collaboration with internal teams and external vendors will be essential to maintain quality and coherence in bilingual content.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with English-language editorial staff to develop and maintain Spanish-language materials, including style guides and bilingual signage
• Review, edit, and finalize object labels and interpretive texts for inaugural exhibitions
• Coordinate with the Rights and Reproductions team to confirm accurate translation of credit information, securing necessary approvals
• Provide guidance to internal and external teams—press, marketing, signage, newsletters—on Spanish-language standards
• Track project progress using the museum’s editorial project management tools, primarily Airtable, in collaboration with the Managing Editor

Core Competencies

• Analytical Rigor: Simplifies complex problems through critical evaluation, data gathering, and consideration of multiple perspectives to find optimal solutions.
• Courageous Communication: Collaborates effectively across teams, valuing diverse input to achieve shared goals.
• Collaborative Excellence: Handles difficult conversations with tact, relays messages effectively, and actively seeks and incorporates feedback.
• Adaptive Resilience: Thrives in dynamic environments by remaining flexible, learning from challenges, and bouncing back stronger.
• Inclusive Interaction: Promotes a workplace environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, humanities, anthropology, or a related field (Master’s preferred); relevant experience may substitute educational requirements
• Minimum of seven years’ editorial experience in Latin American Spanish, preferably within a museum, publishing, or cultural context
• Experience working with museums, galleries, or cultural institutions—especially in Los Angeles—is highly desirable
• Meticulous attention to detail and a collaborative approach to editing
• Strong decision-making and project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and negotiation abilities
• Proven track record of producing high-quality editorial content
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and responsive, capable of managing multiple priorities in a startup environment

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly Rate: $35/hour, commensurate with education, experience, and location.

🤝 We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from underrepresented communities and support a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Additional Information

The statements in this job description are representative and not exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. The Lucas Museum is dedicated to the art of visual storytelling, inspiring and connecting people through narratives that shape society.

Our Values

• People First: We meet individuals wherever they are, fostering an inclusive environment that connects people emotionally with art.
• Inspired: We believe art moves and motivates us to think, reflect, and act.
• Collaborative: Nimble thinking and teamwork produce exponential results.

Strategic Priorities

• Narrative Art: Amplify storytelling and visual impact.
• Community: Engage a diverse and broad audience.
• Operational Excellence: Build a resilient, well-functioning institution.

Additional Requirements

Participants working on-site or in meetings on-site must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, subject to medical/religious exemptions, in accordance with the museum’s vaccination policy. Details will be provided upon hire. Additional health directives may apply.