With a commitment to building an inclusive and professional photographic community, Matca has been gradually confirming our position as a catalyst for more diverse photographic activities in Vietnam. In two years, more than 170 well-researched articles have been published on our website matca.vn – the first bilingual online journal specialized in photography in the country. Alongside content creation, Matca is continuously working with photographers, curators, photographic festivals as well as national and international cultural organizations to run exhibitions, educational programs, and multi-lateral cooperative projects.
Starting from January 2019, Matca will continue our adventure with a specialized physical space for photography in Hanoi city center. With a gallery, library, multi-functional room and a photo studio all located in one building, this common space aims at giving recognition to a growing number of artists who have refined their work into layered visual narratives that demand our attention and careful examination.
To realize these dreams, Matca is in sincere need of new blood into our current creative team.
1. PROJECT MANAGER.
Employment: full-time.
Position: 1.
The project manager plays a central role in all activities at Matca’s physical space. You will be in charge of coordinating and managing the internal work-flow of Matca, as well as planning activities and supervising the production of projects within this physical space.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee the operation of Matca’s physical space, including supervising the production of every project, maintaining the space, managing our marketing budget and taking charge of customer service.
• Oversee the operation of Matca’s store (books and merchandise) including physical and online stores.
• Allocate clear tasks to team members and make sure that work is satisfactory and on time.
• Understand the projects and products that you are in charge of in order to effectively communicate with related parties.
• Connect and collaborate with partners, vendors, and contractors.
• Actively seek solutions to issues that come up.
Requirements:
• 2 years of experience in art, creative, service, economical industries or tech start-ups.
• Excellent leadership, time management, and communication.
• Bilingual (English and Vietnamese)
• Business mindset.
• Good understanding of the image production process from idea to reality.
• Good supervising skill and close attention to each project.
This is a full-time position. However, you should be flexible to accommodate different projects and events held by Matca. Your salary will be negotiated based on your experience. Please send your resume and cover letter to hello@matca.vn to apply.
2. CONTENT COORDINATOR
Employment: part-time.
Positions: 3
Matca is always looking for personal, well-researched and critical pieces. There are plenty of room for different writing styles, from intimate sharing, interviews, features to discussions of all aspects concerning photographic practices.
This position prioritizes candidates that are living in Hanoi. If living elsewhere, you can apply as a freelance contributor.
Responsibilities:
• Participate in forming ideas and writing articles with the editorial board.
• Do research, propose ideas or work on pre-determined topics.
• Translate articles from Vietnamese to English and vice versa.
• Create sharing content on social media platforms.
Requirements:
• Knowledge about photography in particular and visual art in general.
• Experience in collaborating with publications about art and culture is an advantage.
• Ability to do research, conduct interviews, collect and analyze data and information.
• Ability to read and analyze English materials. English writing skill is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Google Docs, Trello, Slack, Facebook, Instagram and MailChimp.
• High responsibility and willingness to learn and explore.
• Applicants who can take photos, record and edit movies are prioritized.
This is a part-time position. You are responsible for taking part in weekly meetings with and constantly updating with the editorial board. In addition, you should be able to arrange time for different projects and events held by Matca. Your salary will be negotiated based on your experience.
If you are interested, fill out this form to apply.
