We list job, volunteer, internship, and fellowship openings with the independent literary magazines and publishers that are members of CLMP and other literary colleagues.
If you’re a CLMP Member and you’d like us to feature your opening, email us at [email protected].
Note: In addition to any compensation or course credit they receive, interns and students working for a CLMP member press or lit mag in the fall and/or spring will also have the opportunity to join CLMP’s Student/Intern Group.
POSTED DECEMBER 2025
Paid (Salary)
Deep Vellum is currently seeking a paid Marketing Director.
The Marketing Director is responsible for crafting individualized, holistic marketing campaigns for a list of 50+ frontlist titles annually; creating and executing marketing strategy for the organization as a whole, including the organization’s branding, messaging, graphics, and original digital and physical content; developing and executing marketing initiatives for backlist titles, collaborating closely with sales and publicity colleagues to maximize reach; collaborating with other department leaders and Deep Vellum bookstore to promote events, book tours, festivals and fundraisers; managing and maintaining a consistent social media schedule across imprints on multiple platforms (Instagram, X, Facebook, and Bluesky); planning, writing, and promoting weekly newsletter campaigns; overseeing the seasonal creation of narrative metadata including descriptive copy and key selling points, as well as collaborating on art direction and cover design project management; overseeing development, design, printing, and distribution of marketing materials such as seasonal catalogs, promotional postcards, and merchandise; collaborating with the development team on messaging and visualization for grant writing and fundraising pitches; and more.
This position pays a salary of $45,000 to $60,000. Candidates must be located in Dallas, Texas, or New York City. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line “MARKETING DIRECTOR” by January 16.
POSTED DECEMBER 2025
Volunteer
One Teen Story is currently seeking volunteer Readers for its 2026 Teen Writing Contest.
Readers are responsible for evaluating up to 15 submissions per week over a 2-month period from late January to February 2026. Applicants should have an interest in teen stories. Experience reading for a literary magazine or contest is preferred but not required. Familiarity with One Teen Story is a plus.
These are volunteer positions. Readers will receive complimentary subscriptions to One Story as well as access to select online classes, including the 2026 Lecture Series, in exchange for their work. Interested applicants should submit a resume as well as a brief note describing any prior literary magazine reading or contest evaluation experience they have via Submittable by January 4. Applicants that make it to the second round will be asked to complete a short reading test.
POSTED DECEMBER 2025
Volunteer
Abode Press is currently seeking a volunteer Marketing + Sales Manager to join its full-length department.
The Marketing + Sales Manager is responsible for creating marketing campaigns for each full-length title; coming up with special promotional ideas for books, including merch; and working with the Social Media, Publicity, and Events team to develop concepts and ideas for social channels to drive interest in Abode Press’s titles. Applicants should demonstrate alignment with Abode Press’s values and commitments to anti-racist and intersectional work and should want to work with a team that is mostly composed of people of color who are primarily queer and/or trans. Experience with Book Marketing is preferred.
This is a volunteer position that requires a yearlong commitment at a minimum and pays a small honorarium. Interested applicants should email a cover letter in the body of an email along with their resume to [email protected] by January 10.
POSTED DECEMBER 2025
Volunteer
The Writer’s Workout is currently seeking applicants to its volunteer Spring Internship and its Summer Internship.
Spring Interns are responsible for reading, assessing, and critiquing 10 to 15 short stories per week for 3 weeks for the Fest competition (with training). Additionally, interns will create 1 communications project and 1 to 2 other projects in areas of their choosing. These are remote, volunteer positions that require approximately 8 hours of work per week for 9 weeks. The working week is Friday to Tuesday with weekly discussions on Mondays. The internship will run from March 6, 2026, to May 5, 2026. Candidates may apply for course credit at their universities if applicable. 5 spaces are available. Interested applicants should submit a resume and fiction writing sample via Dropbox by February 15.
Summer Interns are responsible for reading, assessing, and critiquing 10 to 15 short stories per week for 6 weeks for the Writer’s Games competition (with training). Additionally, interns will create 1 communications project and 1 to 2 other projects in areas of their choosing. These are remote, volunteer positions that require approximately 8 hours of work per week for 13 weeks. The working week is Tuesday to Saturday with weekly discussions on Fridays. The internship will run from May 12, 2026, to August 8, 2026. Candidates may apply for course credit at their universities if applicable. 50 spaces are available. Interested applicants should submit a resume and fiction writing sample via Dropbox by April 15.
POSTED DECEMBER 2025
Volunteer
The Writer’s Workout is currently seeking volunteer Editors, volunteer Readers, volunteer Workshop Presenters, and volunteer Social Media Managers as well as a volunteer Author Interviewer and a volunteer Blog Manager.
Editors are responsible for reading fiction, poetry, or creative nonfiction submissions; accepting or declining; copyediting; and participating in discussion for quarterly issues of WayWords. Editors have the option to contribute to other projects (anthologies, workshops, competitions, etc) as they choose. Interested applicants should email a letter of interest to Theresa Green at [email protected]. Learn more.
Readers are responsible for reading fiction or poetry submissions, determining adherence to theme, providing notes, voting, and participating in discussion for quarterly issues of WayWords. Readers have the option to contribute to other projects (anthologies, workshops, competitions, etc) as they choose. Interested applicants should email a letter of interest to Theresa Green at [email protected]. Learn more.
Workshop Presenters are responsible for researching, developing, and presenting virtual, interactive educational workshops for small groups. Live review is optional and training will be provided. Interested applicants should email a letter of interest to Theresa Green at [email protected]. Learn more.
Social Media Managers are responsible for managing the posting schedule on multiple platforms, tracking metadata, researching writing community trends, and assisting with image design or video development as needed. Interested applicants should email a letter of interest to Theresa Green at [email protected]. Learn more.
The Author Interviewer is responsible for assisting with the Indie Author Spotlight, researching independently- and self-published authors, conducting text-based email interviews, managing the IAS posting schedule, and researching writing community trends. Interested applicants should email a letter of interest to Theresa Green at [email protected]. Learn more.
The Blog Manager is responsible for managing the blog posting schedule across departments, tracking metadata, editing and scheduling backlog, working with guests, researching writing community trends, and assisting with occasional image design as needed. Interested applicants should email a letter of interest to Theresa Green at [email protected]. Learn more.
These are all remote, volunteer positions with variable time commitments.
POSTED DECEMBER 2025
Paid (Stipend)
The Community of Literary Magazines and Presses (CLMP) is currently seeking applicants to its paid, part-time Spring 2026 Internship.
Interns contribute to marketing, membership, development, operations, event planning, and content production on a weekly basis. Responsibilities may include participating in book fairs, helping plan events, organizing publishing contacts, contributing to CLMP’s awards program, producing social media and newsletter content, and more.
This is a paid, part-time position that requires 10 to 12 hours of work per week for approximately three months and pays a $1,500 stipend. For the spring 2026 internship, CLMP will prioritize applications from candidates located within commuting distance of Baltimore, Maryland. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter addressing their specific interest in independent publishing and arts administration to Programs Director Chelsea Kern at [email protected] by January 9.
POSTED DECEMBER 2025
Paid
The African Poetry Book Fund is currently seeking a paid, part-time Web Editor.
The Web Editor is responsible for promoting African and Caribbean poetry and the mission of the African Poetry Book Fund and the Caribbean Poetry Book Series, Calabash by creating and managing engaging digital content; researching and composing a weekly newsletter and blog posts that highlight African poets, poetry news, and APBF and CPBSC initiatives; overseeing the maintenance and regular updating of the APBF and CPBSC websites, ensuring content remains relevant and accessible; and more. The editor should have a bachelor’s degree with 2 to 3 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education work experience as well as excellent research skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, familiarity with web content management systems, knowledge of tools and marketing practices for measuring the success of engagement efforts, and more.
This is a paid, part-time, 10-month position that requires 18 hours of work per week, with a renewal every 2 years depending on the funding source. It is a hybrid-eligible position. Interested applicants should submit a CV/resume and cover letter via Brown University’s employment website.
POSTED DECEMBER 2025
Volunteer
The Upper New is currently seeking volunteer Bioregional Correspondents to contribute to a library of bioregional resources for ecological learning.
Bioregional Correspondents are responsible for researching and investigating various topics in politics, science, and business, as well as gathering information through interviews and observation; writing, editing, and revising narratives, ensuring accuracy, grammar, and adherence to chosen styles and formatting associated with intended media types; producing media content, including photos, videos, data visualizations, and audio recordings in service of correspondence narratives; and more. They should be strong, proactive communicators with excellent written and verbal communication skills; must commit to journalistic integrity: accuracy, fact-checking, and professional ethics; must be able to maintain their own deadlines; should be able to establish and maintain a network of contacts and information sources within the defined bioregion; and must be self-sufficient and proficient with hardware and software tools associated with media production, writing, and social media.
These are remote, volunteer positions. Interested applicants should submit a CV, at least one writing sample, any relevant media samples, and a completed application via Jotform.
POSTED DECEMBER 2025
Volunteer
Rooted Literary Magazine is currently seeking a volunteer Poetry Editor, a Nonfiction Editor, an Art Editor, and a Music Editor.
The Poetry Editor is responsible for reviewing 10 submissions a week and recommending the ones that fit the magazine’s voice for publication; providing developmental and line edits while respecting author intent; communicating edits and managing revisions with contributors; building issue lineups and keeping production on schedule; proofreading and checking final layouts for accuracy and consistency; collaborating with the editorial team during meetings and review sessions; maintaining organized records of submissions, edits, and communication; representing the magazine and supporting contributor/community engagement; and more.
The Nonfiction Editor is responsible for reviewing 10 submissions a week and recommending the ones that fit the magazine’s voice for publication; providing developmental and line edits while respecting author intent; communicating edits and managing revisions with contributors; building issue lineups and keeping production on schedule; proofreading and checking final layouts for accuracy and consistency; collaborating with the editorial team during meetings and review sessions; maintaining organized records of submissions, edits, and communication; representing the magazine and supporting contributor/community engagement; and more.
The Art Editor is responsible for analyzing art submissions for elements such as visual quality and originality, ensuring the chosen art pieces adhere to the current submission call theme, collaborating with the Editor-in-Chief and Design Lead on anthology layout implementing art, and more.
The Music Editor is responsible for analyzing music submissions for elements such as lyrical content, rhythm, audio quality, and originality; ensuring the chosen songs adhere to the current submission call theme; collaborating with the Editor-in-Chief and Design Lead on designing lyric videos and visualizers using Canva; and more.
These are remote, volunteer positions that require approximately 3 to 10 hours of work per week, depending on the role and stage of the publication cycle. Interested applicants should fill out an application via Google Forms.
POSTED DECEMBER 2025
Volunteer
Folly is currently seeking a volunteer Social Media & Marketing Intern.
The Social Media & Marketing Intern is responsible for creating Instagram/TikTok content, drawing inspiration from their own ideas and those of the team; drafting captions in Folly’s house style; posting 2 to 3 times weekly and maintaining the content calendar; assisting with short-form video/reels; and supporting outreach to bookstores, festivals, and partners. The intern should be a strong writer, digitally fluent, organized, creative, culturally tuned-in, and comfortable with Folly’s intelligent, occasionally provocative aesthetic. They should also have Canva or video editing experience.
This is a remote, volunteer position that requires approximately 5 hours of work per week. Academic credit is available. Interested applicants should email a CV, short cover letter, and one idea for Folly’s 2026 social strategy to [email protected] by January 15.
POSTED DECEMBER 2025
Paid (Salary)
WTAW Press is currently seeking a paid, part-time Associate Publisher.
The Associate Publisher is responsible for assisting the Publisher with all operations of WTAW Press, including business, administrative, staffing, and development areas, and will work closely with the Publisher in planning, managing, and executing the work of the press. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled publishing professional who is passionate about literary works and thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. The role offers the potential for growth, with opportunities to assume greater responsibility for the operations and leadership of WTAW over time.
Qualifications include: A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in book publishing, proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and effectively with authors, freelancers, vendors, and other key stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a highly self-motivated professional with nonprofit publishing experience, who brings a diverse background to bear, and who possesses demonstrable ambition and the skills to succeed. This is a paid, part-time remote position that requires flexible work hours. The salary is commensurate with industry standards. To apply, read the full job description and email a cover letter and resume to [email protected].
POSTED DECEMBER 2025
Volunteer
HerStry is currently seeking volunteer Readers for its 2026 publication season.
Readers are responsible for reading an average of 30 stories per month (sometimes more if the monthly theme is popular) and rating the work based on HerStry’s mission to amplify women and nonbinary voices, plus their own personal taste. Readers should have a strong sense of self and a passion for uplifting underrepresented voices in literature.
These are remote, volunteer positions. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and application via Submittable.
POSTED NOVEMBER 2025
Paid (Salary)
The Paris Review is currently seeking a paid, full-time Web / Senior Editor and a paid, full-time Engagement Editor.
The Web / Senior Editor is responsible for soliciting and editing prose (mostly nonfiction) for the Review’s website, as well as selecting pieces (including fiction and interviews) for the print quarterly; having a singular vision for the Review’s online offerings, including imaginative ways of celebrating the magazine’s seventy-two-year archive; working closely with the Associate Web Editor and the Engagement Editor, and overseeing the site’s publishing schedule and annual budget; contributing to special projects, such as The Paris Review Podcast and the Paris Review Editions book series; and more. This is a full-time position based in New York City that pays a salary of $70,000 to $90,000, commensurate with experience. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter describing their relevant experience and why they are suited to the role, as well as their thoughts on what the Review currently publishes online and changes they’d want to consider, to [email protected] by December 12. Please use the subject line “Web / Senior Editor.”
The Engagement Editor is responsible for working closely with the editorial team to promote pieces and write newsletters; producing, coordinating, and scheduling the Review’s social media posts; developing the Review’s strategy for, and overseeing, editorial and marketing newsletters; gathering and interpreting data in order to segment, retain, and increase its audience; imagining new ways of promoting all the Review has to offer, keeping an eye out for new and emerging platforms; brainstorming and assisting with special projects, including The Paris Review Podcast/audio series, events, and educational initiatives; creating and implementing digital ads across newsletters, web, and social media; and more. This is a full-time position based in New York City that pays a salary of $55,000 to $68,000, commensurate with experience. Interested applicants should email a resume and a cover letter that details their thoughts on the Review’s current social media presence, newsletter programming, and audience engagement, and changes they’d want to consider, to [email protected] by December 12. Please use the subject line “Engagement Editor.”
POSTED NOVEMBER 2025
Volunteer
West Trade Review is currently seeking a volunteer Associate Poetry Editor and volunteer Poetry Readers.
The Associate Poetry Editor is responsible for reading quickly and efficiently, attending biweekly poetry team Zoom meetings, participating in editorial meetings and discussions, and working closely with the Poetry Editor and Editor-in-Chief. The editor must possess an MFA in poetry and/or have a strong history of poetry publication. They should also have previous literary journal, publishing, or teaching experience. All work is completed remotely via Submittable, Trello, Zoom, and Slack.
Poetry Readers are responsible for attending biweekly 1-hour Zoom meetings and reading quickly and efficiently without sacrificing quality. They should have creative writing workshop experience as well as a solid educational or professional background in creative writing and/or literature that allows for insightful analysis of a submission, including strengths and weaknesses of each piece. They should be self-motivated and capable of meeting deadlines. All work is completed remotely via Submittable and Slack.
These are remote, volunteer positions that require approximately 5 to 10 hours of work per week. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to Ken Harmon at [email protected] with the position title in the subject line.
POSTED NOVEMBER 2025
Volunteer
Anodyne Magazine is currently seeking a volunteer, part-time Social Media & Marketing Intern.
The Social Media & Marketing Intern is responsible for creating a diverse feed using Canva graphics; utilizing existing templates and taking creative liberties in developing new formats; scheduling content to Instagram/Bluesky 2 to 3 times per week; proposing reels content and posting reels from contributors; creating captions for posts; developing newsletter content for Substack; working alongside the team to add to and develop content calendar; and optionally assisting with marketing outreach to bookstores, libraries, and other institutions. The intern should be passionate about FLINTA* rights and equity, especially as related to health care access.
This is a remote, volunteer position, but candidates may apply for course credit at their universities if applicable. The position requires up to 5 hours of work per week, including a weekly half-hour call to set the week’s plan and a monthly review to aid career growth. Interested applicants should submit a resume/CV as well as a cover letter proposing the management of the tasks they are most interested in and what they hope to learn via Submittable.
POSTED NOVEMBER 2025
Paid (Salary)
Either/Or, housed at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, is currently seeking a paid, full-time Managing Editor.
The Managing Editor is responsible for overseeing the design, production, printing, promotion, revenue generation, and financial management for Either/Or; working closely with the journal’s Editors-in-Chief as well as direct student interns; organizing the annual Either/Or Creative Writing Festival for high school students and other public literary events related to the journal; and teaching up to 12 credits annually, primarily in First-Year English, as well as courses in the creative writing program as needed.
This is a full-time, 12-month position based at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater that pays a minimum starting salary of $65,200 commensurate with education, related experience, and qualifications. Interested applicants should submit a CV, cover letter/letter of interest, statement of teaching philosophy, 10 to 15–page writing sample of creative work, three professional references, and copies of unofficial graduate transcripts via the university’s employment website by December 31.
POSTED NOVEMBER 2025
Volunteer
Oyster River Pages is currently seeking a volunteer Guest Fiction Editor and a volunteer Visual Arts Editor.
The Guest Fiction Editor is responsible for reviewing and selecting fiction submissions, corresponding and working with writers on their pieces, preparing the fiction of each issue for publication, and more. The editor should possess strong editorial and communication skills; a desire to empower new voices, in particular those from underrepresented groups; and a high degree of self-direction. The editor will be assisted by an associate editor; interest in acting as a mentor and collaborator is also key. This is a volunteer position that requires approximately 20 to 30 hours of work per month. It is a one-year appointment.
The Visual Arts Editor is responsible for reviewing art submissions, corresponding with artists, working with the editorial team to design Visual Arts content pages for publication, and more. The editor should possess a desire to publish new voices and perspectives in the visual arts, especially from individuals who may not have access to conventional resources and supports. They should also possess self-motivation, attention to detail, and the ability to balance a critical eye with a sense of ORP’s mission. This is a volunteer position that requires approximately 5 to 10 hours of work per month. It is a one-year appointment with availability of extension.
Interested applicants should submit a resume, contact information for two references, and a completed application via Submittable by November 30.
POSTED NOVEMBER 2025
Volunteer
Vita Poetica is currently seeking a volunteer Prose Editor and a volunteer Visual Arts Editor.
The Prose Editor is responsible for making final selections of fiction and creative nonfiction submissions (in collaboration with the journal’s co-editors), corresponding and working with writers on their pieces, and preparing the fiction and creative nonfiction of each issue for publication. The editor should be active in arts communities and capable of doing outreach to increase the journal’s submissions among established writers. Good collaborative skills and attention to deadlines are preferred.
The Visual Arts Editor is responsible for seeking and reviewing art submissions, corresponding with artists, and preparing visual arts features for publication. The editor should be active in arts communities and capable of doing outreach to increase the journal’s submissions among established artists. Strong writing and editing skills are preferred.
These are volunteer positions that require approximately 8 to 10 hours of work per month and pay a stipend of $50 per quarter. Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter via Submittable.
POSTED NOVEMBER 2025
Paid (Salary)
Epiphany is currently seeking a paid, part-time Digital Marketing Manager and Media Strategist.
The Digital Marketing Manager and Media Strategist is responsible for strategizing and leading execution on social media and marketing campaigns, focused on promoting published work in the magazine, current and former contributors, in-person and online events, Epiphany announcements, and more; posting literary pieces and news updates to the Epiphany website; posting and managing social media content and e-newsletters to ensure consistent branding, promotion, and messaging; participating in editorial meetings and, in general, making a good-faith effort to stay up to date on Epiphany’s publishing and editorial interests; supplementing the graphic designer as needed to create visual assets for web and social media in keeping with Epiphany’s style; developing and maintaining website posting schedules while coordinating with both the editorial team and fundraising development team to gather and broadcast content; being involved in the ongoing aesthetic and practical evolution of the website, magazine, and organization; and more.
This is a paid, part-time position that requires approximately 8 to 10 hours of work per week and pays $12,000 annually. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to [email protected] by December 15. Portfolios are encouraged.
POSTED NOVEMBER 2025
Paid (Hourly)
The Paris Review is currently seeking applicants for its Spring–Summer 2026 Editorial Internship.
Editorial Interns assist with every step of the magazine’s production, particularly with fact-checking, as well as reading and evaluating submissions and researching potential interviews. In addition, they participate broadly across The Paris Review’s administrative, development, and digital departments.
This is a full-time position based in New York City that requires 40 hours of work per week and pays $20 per hour. The internship runs for six months beginning in February 2026. Interested applicants should download an application via The Paris Review’s website, then email their resume and completed application to [email protected] by November 30.
POSTED OCTOBER 2025
Volunteer
Another Chicago Magazine is currently seeking a volunteer Executive Editor and a volunteer Nonfiction Editor.
The Executive Editor is responsible for establishing and refining the long-term editorial vision for ACM, identifying areas where the magazine can innovate, differentiate, and lead within the literary and political discourse; serving as a public-facing ambassador for the magazine, strengthening ACM’s position as a trusted voice in Chicago’s creative community and beyond; guiding and empowering genre editors, staff, and volunteers by setting strategic priorities, assigning editorial responsibilities, and fostering a collaborative, mission-driven environment; identifying and cultivating partnerships, projects, and opportunities that expand the magazine’s reach, cultural relevance, and influence; providing high-level oversight for grant strategy and major initiatives, ensuring that the magazine’s editorial vision aligns with opportunities for sustainable growth; offering thought leadership on political, cultural, and artistic issues that intersect with the magazine’s mission; and more. The editor should have a minimum of 15 years of professional experience in the academic, literary, education, publishing, or general writing fields. Significant experience in nonprofit leadership or management is preferred. Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and three references via Submittable.
The Nonfiction Editor is responsible for choosing a range of nonfiction in a variety of subgenres (about a dozen pieces a year) with the help of the Assistant Nonfiction Editor as well as editing accepted pieces for content and prose style. The editor should have a familiarity with and appreciation for a wide variety of nonfiction writing and strong editing skills. Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter via Submittable.
POSTED OCTOBER 2025
Volunteer
Sundress Publications is currently seeking a volunteer Managing Editor for Doubleback Review, and two volunteer Editorial Interns.
The Managing Editor of Doubleback Review is responsible for selecting and overseeing the genre and social media editors, managing submissions, and ensuring the timely and accurate publication of the journal’s twice-yearly issues. People management skills, submission management experience, and organization and self-motivation are required. Database management and advanced WordPress experience is preferred. This is a volunteer position that requires approximately 20 to 30 hours of work from March to April and September to October of each year. Interested applicants should email a CV and brief cover letter to Krista Cox at [email protected] by November 30.
The Editorial Intern for Sundress Academy for the Arts is responsible for writing press releases, composing blogs, creating promotional graphics, proofreading, working with social media, collating editorial and residency data, conducting research, helping facilitate Zoom readings and workshops, and more. This is a volunteer position based in the greater Knoxville, Tennessee, area that requires approximately 5 to 10 hours of work per week. The internship runs from January 1 to July 5, 2026. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to Staff Director Rachel Mekdeci at [email protected] by December 2.
POSTED OCTOBER 2025
Paid (Salary)
The Community of Literary Magazines and Presses (CLMP) is currently seeking a paid, full-time Membership Senior Manager.
The Membership Senior Manager is responsible for managing 1,000+ memberships; serving as the main point of contact for all members, including responding to all inquiries, coordinating and providing consultations as needed, and maintaining and moderating the listservs, with support from the Membership & Communications Manager; overseeing and improving all membership systems, ensuring efficiency and excellent customer service; managing all membership communications, including renewals, invoices, membership acceptances/rejections, onboarding materials, and related web pages, with support from the Membership & Communications Manager; producing biweekly newsletter to communicate with and promote members; researching and recruiting potential members on a monthly basis; communicating members’ needs to staff and contribute to the creation of new member benefits; representing CLMP and membership base at select industry events; managing select membership benefit partnership relationships; and more.
This is a full-time position based in New York City that pays a salary of $60,000. The manager must be available to work in the office a minimum of 2 days per week and additionally as needed. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to Executive Director Mary Gannon at [email protected] with “Membership Senior Manager” in the subject line.
POSTED OCTOBER 2025
Volunteer
Trace Fossils Review is currently seeking a volunteer Social Media Manager and volunteer Readers.
The Social Media Manager is responsible for spearheading marketing and promotional material, designing content, producing timely social media posts, participating in generative meetings with the Web Editor and Editors-in-Chief, and more. The manager should have an extensive background with Instagram and design softwares. They should also be self-motivated, extremely adherent to deadlines, and eager to contribute ideas to the Trace Fossils staff. This is a volunteer position that requires approximately 4 to 6 hours of work per week.
Readers are responsible for reviewing poetry, fiction, and/or nonfiction from the editor’s first round of submissions for each of Trace Fossils Review’s four quarterly issues; occasionally participating in promotional events, such as the yearly release of the Trace Fossils Anthology; and more. They should have taken classes or coursework in their respective genres and have background experience with the literary world. They should also be timely in responding to Head Editors. These are volunteer positions that require approximately 1 to 5 hours of work per week. Submissions are assigned four times throughout the calendar year, with each reading period holding roughly seven weeks to review given assignments.
Interested applicants should submit an application and writing samples via Submittable.
POSTED OCTOBER 2025
Paid (Salary)
The Paris Review and Bard College are currently seeking applicants to The Paris Review Visiting Professorship at the Bard Prison Initiative.
The Paris Review Visiting Professor of Literature is responsible for designing and teaching a total of three courses across the fall and spring semesters to students earning Bard College undergraduate degrees while incarcerated. The writer may also have the opportunity to teach at one of BPI’s microcolleges in New York City. Courses should focus on the study of literature rather than creative writing. They should not take the prison as their subject but should instead reflect the breadth of the liberal arts education at the main campus of Bard College. The professor may also deliver a public lecture at one or more BPI locations, a version of which may be presented in The Paris Review, either in print or online.
This is a 1- or 2-year position beginning in September 2026. The professor will be an employee of Bard College with compensation starting at $80,000 per year. Interested applicants should submit a CV; a sample of published work in PDF format; and a letter of no more than two pages telling about themselves, their writing, their teaching experience and philosophy, and one or two ideas for a class they might teach BPI students to [email protected] by December 1. Writers can also be nominated for the position by others, but please confirm the writer’s intent to apply before sending a letter of recommendation.
POSTED AUGUST 2025
Paid (Salary)
Ayin Press is currently seeking a paid Communications & Marketing Director .
The Communications & Marketing Director is responsible for developing and implementing an integrated communications, publicity, and marketing strategy aligned with Ayin’s vision and growth goals; overseeing expression of brand identity and ensure consistency across different social media, publicity, and communications platforms; crafting resonant messaging for diverse audiences, ranging from readers and donors to cultural partners; leading marketing campaigns for new book launches, podcasts, audiobooks, events, and membership initiatives; managing calendars for newsletters, social media, and publicity campaigns; coordinating with select designers, video teams, and marketing firms to produce high-impact promotional content; writing and editing copy for press releases, promotional materials, donor communications, and website updates; developing and guiding general social media strategy, operations, and content direction; overseeing social media and publicity staff as well as freelancers, as needed; and more.
This is a full- or part-time position that pays a salary of $60,000 to $75,000 or a variable part-time salary, depending on experience. Interested applicants should email a resume, writing sample, and cover letter stating why they believe they are a strong match for this role to [email protected].
POSTED AUGUST 2025
Paid (Salary)
The Academy of American Poets is currently seeking a paid, full-time Senior Manager of Marketing and Communications and a paid, full-time Senior Programs Manager.
The Senior Manager of Marketing and Communications is responsible for maintaining strong relationships with existing advertisers; securing advertising and meeting annual revenue goals; managing yearly advertising calendar and related products (4 seasonal book roundups); researching and developing new advertising products and prospects; placing and tracking ads via DoubleClick for Publishers and MailChimp Liaise with ad networks and external ad sales reps; collaborating with content/program staff to explore new ad opportunities; maintaining accurate contact and sales records in Salesforce; ensuring timely invoicing and payments with finance team; assisting with sponsorship efforts for National Poetry Month and Poetry & the Creative Mind; utilizing social media, trades, and in-kind media to support campaigns; drafting and distributing press releases; pitching literary media and securing coverage; and more.
The Senior Programs Manager is responsible for organizing live and online programming and events, including Chancellors Readings, the Blaney lecture, and other special celebrations of poets—including curating, facilitating Q&As, handling logistics, serving as contact person for poets, venues, and other outside partners, and introducing some events; helping lead weekly cross-departmental meetings of online programs team to prepare season; leading programmatic collaborations with other organizations; leading social media that promotes registrations, working with Marketing staff; leading the administration of twelve major awards; overseeing administration of University & College Poetry Prize Program; liaising with Chancellors and helping plan and lead the annual Chancellors meeting; leading planning for and facilitating Poetry Coalition meetings and programs; leading the Poetry Coalition fellows pilot program and mentor fellows; and more.
These are paid, full-time positions based in New York City. Each pays a salary of $68,000 to $72,000. Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume as one PDF to [email protected] with the job title and their last name in the subject line.
POSTED JULY 2025
Paid (Salary)
The Feminist Press is currently seeking a paid, full-time Executive Director.
The Executive Director is responsible for administering the finances of the Feminist Press in collaboration with staff and the Board of Directors, with the goal of ensuring the long-term sustainability of the Press; partnering with the Board of Directors on governance issues, and collaborating on overall Board development; leading and managing the development programs of the Feminist Press, with the goal of bringing in half of the annual budget; supporting staff as they work collaboratively to sustain, develop, and implement the Feminist Press’s publishing program, with the goal of maintaining earned income as half of the annual budget; overseeing the daily operations of the Feminist Press, including the recruitment of staff members and contractors; communicating effectively with varied constituencies of the Feminist Press, including other CUNY groups and institutions; enhancing strategic and intellectual relationships with international feminist and women’s/gender studies communities and other social justice organizations; and more.
This is a full-time position based at the Feminist Press office in New York City that pays a salary of $107,789 to $119,995. This salary range will increase to $118,070 to $131,440 as of September 1, per a new contract. Interested applicants should submit an application via CUNY’s employment website.
ROLLING
Paid (Stipend)
HerStry Literary Magazine is seeking Workshop Proposals for its 2025 and 2026 online programs.
Workshop Proposals should have a focus in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, screenwriting, reading, and/or the writing life (craft/publishing). Proposals can be on any topic but the magazine is especially interested in workshops on the lyrical essay, writing sex, novel writing, creative nonfiction, flash fiction, and flash nonfiction. Courses can be geared toward all levels or be focused on beginner, intermediate, or advanced writers. They should be formatted into 1-day, 2-day, 6-week, 7-week, 8-week, or 10-week sessions.
This is a remote position. Income will be split 50/50 between the teacher and HerStry. Interested applicants should familiarize themselves with the organization and submit their course proposal as well as relevant experience via the application form.
Paid (Hourly)
midnight & indigo is seeking applicants to the paid, contract position of Writing Instructor for its online writing program, which serves Black women writers of all experience levels.
The program is interested in course proposals from Writing Instructors based on short story writing; novel writing; essay writing; craft; specific genres, especially speculative; editing; workshopping; analysis and discussion of books by Black and POC writers; and more. Classes must focus on craft, with the intention to help writers become more confident, skilled, and effective in their prose. They should include a combination of lecture/instruction, writing exercises, and in-class discussions. Courses should be formatted into 1-day, 2-day, 2-week, 3-week, or 4-week seminars. Individual class sessions should run from 90 minutes to 3 hours each.
The program is open to instructors with a wide range of teaching, writing, and experience levels. This is a remote, paid position with a per-hour pay scale that will be determined based on instructor experience, course curriculum, and time commitment. Interested applicants should submit their course proposal and relevant experience via Submittable. If selected, applicants will be asked to submit a formal course proposal and participate in a truncated mock class as a component of the interview process.
Volunteer
Lucky Jefferson is seeking remote, volunteer Guest Editors eager to generate visibility for Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Arab and other Middle Eastern American, Asian American, and Pacific Islander voices and increased accessibility to traditionally underrepresented literature. Applicants should be BIPOC-identifying authors excited about poetry, especially new contemporary works, and Lucky Jefferson‘s mission to reinvigorate publishing. Each position lasts for one to two months at 10 hours per month. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
