Editor, Publications and Interpretation

About the role

ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands is looking for an Editor, Publications and Interpretation. The ideal candidate brings editorial judgement, intellectual curiosity, bilingual capability and strong project management skills, working alongside curators, artists, writers, designers and partners to deliver content across exhibitions, publications, websites and public programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Set and uphold editorial standards for the museum and attractions, ensuring consistent tone, style, terminology and institutional voice, and advising on structure, hierarchy, accessibility and readability.
• Lead editorial development of publications, brochures, essays, guides and partner print materials, commissioning, editing and proofreading content and managing schedules, version control and sign-off.
• Develop interpretative frameworks for exhibitions, translating artistic, scientific, technological and cultural ideas into clear, engaging language for general and specialist audiences.
• Create and oversee website content, adapting long-form curatorial and educational material into concise, searchable, accessible and SEO-friendly copy.
• Edit learning resources, festival copy, event descriptions, programme notes, workshop materials and scripts, keeping content clear, age-appropriate and inclusive.
• Provide high-quality English writing, editing and proofreading, and review Mandarin content, translations and bilingual materials for accuracy and cultural appropriateness.
• Work with senior managers and colleagues across Marketing, Communications, Legal, Compliance, Finance, Procurement and other departments, including evenings and weekends when necessary.

Required profile

• Degree in English, Literature, Art History, Museum Studies, Publishing, Journalism, Communications, Translation, Chinese Studies or a related field; postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional experience is advantageous.
• At least 4 years' experience in editing, publishing, museum interpretation, cultural communications, journalism, copywriting, translation or related editorial work.
• Track record delivering public-facing content from concept to final delivery, and experience managing editorial schedules, proofreading, version control and approvals.
• Experience editing complex material for broad audiences, ideally across art, science, technology, design or culture.
• Experience in a museum, gallery, cultural institution, publisher, media organisation, university, festival or creative agency.

Required skills

• Native-level English writing, editing and proofreading, and professional Mandarin proficiency, including reviewing and editing translations.
• Excellent editorial judgement, organisation, attention to detail and project management skills.
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office and collaborative content management tools; familiarity with CMS platforms, Adobe Acrobat proofing tools or editorial workflow systems is advantageous.