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Glasstire Opens Search for Editor-in-Chief with $60K–$70K Salary

other · 2026-07-23

Glasstire, the oldest online-only art magazine in the U.S., is hiring a full-time Editor-in-Chief. The role oversees all content for the Texas-focused publication, managing a statewide network of over 100 writers and a small editorial team. The Editor-in-Chief will set editorial vision, commission and edit articles, produce biweekly features, co-host the Art Dirt podcast, and assist with fundraising. Candidates must be based in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, or Dallas-Fort Worth; remote work is possible outside Houston. The position reports to the Publisher and offers a salary range of $60,000–$70,000. Applications require a CV, three references, a writing sample under 1,200 words, and a cover letter with salary request, sent to publisher@glasstire.com by August 21, 2026. Glasstire has promoted visual arts in Texas since 2001 and is the only Texas publication producing daily serious art criticism.

Key facts

  • Glasstire is hiring a full-time Editor-in-Chief.
  • Salary range: $60,000–$70,000.
  • Deadline to apply: August 21, 2026.
  • Position based in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, or Dallas-Fort Worth.
  • Editor-in-Chief oversees all content and manages a team of two direct reports.
  • Must commission articles from 100+ writers and edit 5–10 features and 7 news articles per week.
  • Glasstire is the oldest online-only art magazine in the U.S., founded in 2001.
  • Applications emailed to publisher@glasstire.com with subject line 'Editor-in-Chief Job Application'.

Entities

Institutions

  • Glasstire

Locations

  • Houston
  • Austin
  • San Antonio
  • Dallas-Fort Worth
  • Texas

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