We list job and volunteer 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 job or volunteer opening, email us at [email protected].
POSTED JULY 2024
Paid (Salary)
The Poetry Foundation is currently seeking a paid, full-time Assistant Editor.
The Assistant Editor is responsible for organizing and maintaining submissions, submissions guidelines, magazine files, and databases using Submittable, FileMaker, Google Drive, and print files; preparing authors’ accepted files, contracts, payments, and any necessary permissions; providing general administrative assistance to editorial staff, including preparing issue files for third parties, managing delegated email accounts, overseeing magazine mail, responding to permission requests, and corresponding with contractors; typesetting content in InDesign, proofreading materials, and making corrections for editorial content; working with the senior editorial team on copyediting and developmental editing of prose pieces for publication; reading and discussing submissions with the editorial team, and occasionally soliciting new work that aligns with the team’s goals; contributing to ongoing conversations with the editorial team regarding strategic planning and visioning; and more.
This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Chicago, Illinois, that requires three days per week of in-person work, with the option to work from home two days per week. It pays a salary of $60,000 to $68,000. Interested applicants should fill out an application via the Foundation’s employment website. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by August 2.
POSTED JULY 2024
Volunteer
The Upper New Review is currently seeking a volunteer Managing Editor.
The Managing Editor is responsible for managing all submission opportunities across platforms used by The Upper New Review; managing reviewers and editors throughout the review/publication protocol; managing communication with submitters throughout the publication process; managing drafting, editing, and publication of accepted works across all digital platforms associated with The Upper New Review; meeting regularly with Publisher for continued development of The Upper New Review; planning and executing digital publishing workflow solutions and initiatives; helping produce intelligent, intentional outreach to creative individuals and groups across a variety of communication scenarios relevant to traditional and hybrid/digital publishing; practicing systems thinking and systems wisdom within any number of relevant communities of practice; and more.
This is a remote or hybrid volunteer position. Interested applicants should submit a resume/CV and fill out an application via Jotform.
POSTED JULY 2024
Paid (Stipend)
Nightboat Books is currently seeking a paid, part-time Editorial Fellow for their 2025 Editorial Fellowship.
The Editorial Fellow will work alongside Nightboat staff to develop a book project of their choosing over the course of 2 years. They will receive the resources and mentorship necessary to acquire, edit, and guide to publication a project specific to their interests. This will include experience in administrative work, developmental and conceptual editing, line editing, copy editing, permissions, design, cataloging, production, publicity, and marketing. Applicants do not need to have a pre-existing editorial project in order to apply, so long as they can demonstrate an editorial perspective and intent. Projects should not be comprised of the applicant’s original work. The press is open to poetry, prose, nonfiction, archival projects, and what coalesces in the gaps between.
This is a 2-year, part-time position open to applicants who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or a Person of Color. It requires approximately 15 hours of work per month, starts in January 2025, and pays a stipend of $10,000. Applicants can be based anywhere in the United States but must be able to attend scheduled Zoom meetings and workshops. Interested applicants should submit a CV, project example, and statement summarizing their editorial interests and previous literary experience via Submittable by August 15.
POSTED JULY 2024
Paid (Salary)
The Paris Review is currently seeking a paid, full-time Senior Editor.
The Senior Editor is responsible for working alongside the Editor in reading, selecting, and editing prose for the print magazine; ensuring that all submissions are given the time and thought they deserve, and that writers and agents are responded to in a timely manner; soliciting work from promising writers and gathering a diverse mix of exceptionally good prose for the magazine; coordinating the reading lists of the editorial team and managing the freelance readers; leading some editorial discussions; providing editorial support (e.g. top editing) to the Web Editors; helping the Editor with other editorial projects including the podcast, events, books, social media, and newsletters; and more.
This is a full-time, hybrid position based in New York City that pays a salary of $70,000 to $100,000 based on skills, training, and experience. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter describing your reading habits, literary tastes, and why you are suited to the role to [email protected], with the subject line “Senior Editor,” by August 18.
POSTED JULY 2024
Paid (Salary)
Graywolf Press is currently seeking a paid, in-person Development Director.
The Development Director is responsible for designing and leading fundraising from individuals, foundations, and corporations, including major-donor drives, sponsorships, planned giving, and the annual fund; developing a pipeline to identify, cultivate, and solicit donors in several key markets; fostering significant growth in Graywolf’s fundraising efforts by creating and managing strategies to elicit potential gifts ranging from $50,000 to $1+ million; spearheading the execution of Graywolf’s signature annual galas; leading the development team’s strategy for ongoing local and national small-scale cultivation events; working with development team to coordinate letter-writing, website, and email campaigns; overseeing grant writing and reporting and compliance with state and federal grant requirements; tracking contributed income results and other fundraising metrics and maintaining development expense budget; and more.
This is an in-person position based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that requires presence in Graywolf’s office several days each week. The salary range for this position starts at $125,000, and the start date is September-October 2024. Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter via Submittable by August 16.
POSTED JULY 2024
Paid (Salary)
A Public Space is currently seeking a paid, full-time Programs Manager.
The Programs Manager is responsible for managing publication and production schedules for the magazine and books, including coordinating with outside consultants; providing administrative support to publicity and marketing efforts; managing schedules for A Public Space’s academy, APS Together, and fellowships; performing database management and grant management; maintaining the website, including the online store; managing fulfillment; overseeing the budget, including processing revenue and payments, maintaining accurate records, and doing light bookkeeping; communicating via phone and email with authors, agents, distributors, fellows, instructors, subscribers, and others; providing support to the Editor as needed; and more.
This is a full-time, remote position, but the candidate should be based in New York City and have the ability to work in person 1 day per week and attend events occasionally. It pays a salary of $65,000 to $75,000 depending on experience and other qualifications. Interested applicants should email a resume, thoughtful cover letter, and two professional references to [email protected] by July 19.
POSTED JULY 2024
Paid (Salary)
The Iowa Review is seeking a paid, full-time Managing Editor.
The Managing Editor is responsible for editing manuscripts; overseeing print production of TIR and electronic production of its website; managing TIR’s subscription fulfillment operations by providing customer service, organizing renewal efforts, maintaining subscription database, and keeping track of product inventory; maintaining online webstore; overseeing day-to-day business and administrative functions of TIR; representing TIR at bookfairs as needed; maintaining online submission account in Submittable; planning and publicizing events; designing and placing advertisements; working with staff to coordinate website, social media, and other publicity efforts; supervising student staff and interns; developing strategies for increasing sales, subscriptions, and donations; and more.
This is a full-time, in-person or hybrid position based at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. It pays a salary of $55,000 to $65,000. Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and application via the university’s employment website by July 24.
POSTED JULY 2024
Paid
Callaloo Literary Journal is currently seeking a paid, contract Production Editor.
The Production Editor is responsible, on a quarterly basis, for the close of each issue of the journal: copyediting accepted manuscripts, formatting manuscripts to meet publisher guidelines, coordinating with the managing editors and publisher to review galleys, incorporating feedback and edits into the manuscript and returning to the publisher by given deadlines, and uploading finalized manuscripts and associated publication documents to the publisher. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, or a related field; proven experience in copyediting, preferably within a literary or academic journal; the ability to coordinate effectively with multiple stakeholders and manage tight deadlines; and more. Familiarity with the publication process of literary journals is preferred, as well as a knowledge of African diaspora literature.
This is a part-time position paid on a per-issue, contract basis and with an additional monthly stipend to compensate the Production Editor’s time in weekly editorial meetings. The ideal start date is early August. Interested applicants should email a resume, cover letter, and two copy editing samples to [email protected].
POSTED JULY 2024
Volunteer
Iron Oak Editions is currently seeking a remote, volunteer Poetry Editor and a remote, volunteer Prose Editor.
The Poetry Editor and Prose Editor are responsible for reading quickly and efficiently, participating in editorial meetings and discussions, and attending occasional team Zoom meetings. Candidates should have an MFA degree and/or have a strong history of publication, as well as previous literary journal, publishing, or teaching experience.
These positions require 5 to 10 hours of work per week. All work is completed via Submittable, Trello, Zoom, and Slack. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to Ken Harmon at [email protected] with the position title in the subject line.
POSTED JULY 2024
Volunteer
West Trade Review is currently seeking a remote, volunteer Associate Poetry Editor.
The Associate Poetry Editor is responsible for attending biweekly Zoom meetings, working in a team, and offering input about journal processes and projects which could include small editing tasks, completing interviews with writers, and/or writing the occasional book review. They should be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of meeting deadlines; possess the ability to clearly express oneself in writing; and have an educational and/or professional background in literature, creative writing, and/or editing and publishing.
This position requires 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 JULY 2024
Paid (Hourly)
Poets House is seeking a paid Digital Archivist & Special Collections Associate and a paid Access Services Assistant.
The Digital Archivist & Special Collections Associate is responsible for developing strategies and processes for the accessioning, processing, and cataloging of both born-digital and digital assets derived from analog formats in the Special Collections; designing and implementing workflows, standards, and quality control measures for the digitization process; creating metadata and facilitating the organization, preservation, and accessibility of digital collections; assisting with planning for the integration of new tools or successive generations of emerging technologies, software, and media; assisting Library Director with managing the Library and Special Collections, including long-range planning, annual goal setting, policy and procedure development, and daily administration; fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for library users, providing assistance, guidance, and research support; and more. This is an in-person position based in New York City that requires 40 hours of work per week and pays $36 per hour. It is a grant-funded temporary position and renewal of contract is dependent on fundraising.
The Access Services Assistant is responsible for working the front desk and welcoming all patrons; answering inquiries about Poets House, its programs, and its collection; handling basic administrative tasks, such as phone calls, mail, and data entry; supporting the Programs Team in preparing for and executing programs, educational workshops, and events; responding to new membership inquiries and membership renewals; helping to create and proof promotional materials and distribute program-related information; participating in routine library care activities, such as shelving, receiving, documenting, and acknowledging book donations, and logging book usage; and more. This is a part- or full-time, in-person position based in New York City that pays $19 to $21 per hour.
Interested applicants should email a resume to [email protected].
POSTED JULY 2024
Paid (Salary)
The Oxford American is seeking a paid, hybrid Digital Editor to help launch a new web-first publication that will focus on timely dispatches from the South and offer nuance, context, and narrative to stories underreported in the traditional news cycle.
The Digital Editor is responsible for establishing and launching publication with Editor in Chief; overseeing digital production calendar; managing posts to the website; uploading content to CMS; tracking and reporting analytics; soliciting, curating, and editing stories; selecting and securing art/photo pairings; assisting in funding requests for grants, corporate sponsorships, etc.; and more. The editor will help sustainably grow the project and the team, bring an editorial vision informed by appreciation for the Oxford American’s mission and current programs, and have experience and interest in telling impactful stories across registers, styles, and subjects.
This is a hybrid position with a salary of $52,000 to $58,000 depending on experience. It can be based in either the Houston area or central Arkansas, with the option to report to the magazine’s main offices in Conway, Arkansas, or a satellite office in Houston with the EIC. The ideal candidate would be available to start by August. Interested applicants should email a resume, a 1-2 page letter of interest/vision statement, and a portfolio demonstrating writing and previous editorial work to [email protected] with the subject line “Digital Editor.”
POSTED JUNE 2024
Paid (Salary)
The University of Tampa Press is seeking a paid, full-time Managing Editor.
The Managing Editor is responsible for performing recordkeeping and office management for the Press’s commercial activities, which include corresponding with vendors, managing payments to and from the Press, and fulfilling orders; collaborating with faculty editors to prepare materials for publication, including editing, typesetting, and delivering Press materials to its publishing partners; and contributing to Academic Writing and Professional Writing and Publishing curricula, with an expected teaching load of eight credits per year in Academic Writing. The Press publishes a scholarly journal, Studies in the Fantastic, and a literary journal, Tampa Review; solicits new projects; maintains an extensive backlist; and features a student press imprint with student-run publications and an art book imprint for university exhibition catalogs. The Managing Editor plays an important role in acquisitions and will have opportunities to shape future publishing initiatives.
This is a full-time, 12-month position based at the University of Tampa in Tampa, Florida. Interested applicants should fill out an application via the university’s employment website.
POSTED JUNE 2024
Paid (Salary)
PEN America is seeking a paid, full-time Program Manager to lead its work to support writers, academics, and their allies and employers—including publishing houses and universities—in the face of online abuse and other digital safety challenges in the US.
The Program Manager is responsible for conducting training and organizing convenings on digital safety and online abuse defense for writers and academics, as well as their allies and employers, and build out services to those audiences within PEN’s training program; building sustained partnerships with writers and literary organizations to strengthen protection and support for writers and their allies; developing digital safety resources, including drafting and updating content in collaboration with multiple teams; researching funding opportunities and draft proposals to sustain and build the program; attending and speaking at conferences and other public events, as needed; supporting the digital safety team in their work with journalists, newsrooms, and the media industry, as needed; providing support on intern recruitment and management, recordkeeping, financial reconciliation, and other administrative tasks as appropriate; and more.
This is a full-time, hybrid position based in New York City that requires at least 3 days per week of in-person work. Applicants based in Washington, DC, will also be considered. It pays a salary of $65,000 to $75,000, depending on experience. It has an initial 12-month term subject to extension contingent on funding. Interested applicants should email a cover letter, resume, and unedited writing sample to [email protected] with “Program Manager, Digital Safety Training and Resources (Literature)” and your name in the subject line.
POSTED JUNE 2024
Paid (Salary)
Poets & Writers is seeking a paid, full-time Marketing Director.
The Marketing Director is responsible for developing and executing membership campaigns utilizing P&W’s online, social, email, and print outlets to drive member acquisition, engagement, and churn prevention; coordinating with external magazine circulation consultant PWX Solutions; developing and executing promotional campaigns for classes, programs, events, and awards utilizing P&W’s online, social, email, and print outlets to achieve project-specific goals; managing Constant Contact database; producing Weekly Update newsletter and periodic e-blasts; guiding development of P&W’s social media strategy; coordinating P&W’s participation in conferences and festivals; utilizing data analytics to inform strategy development and target improvements across email, social, and web; designing audience surveys in collaboration with colleagues and analyzing responses; and more.
This is a full-time, in-person position based in New York City that pays a salary of $75,000. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter in DOCX or PDF form to Executive Director Melissa Ford Gradel at [email protected] with “Director of Marketing” in the subject line.
POSTED JUNE 2024
Paid (Hourly)
HerStry is currently seeking paid, part-time Critique Group Instructors.
Critique Group Instructors are responsible for facilitating at least five six-week critique group sessions a year using Zoom, offering written feedback and editorial help to all students in group, and communicating with students in a timely and efficient manner. They should be experienced writing instructors with a proven track record of leading workshop-like roundtables. An MFA is preferred, but not required.
This is a remote, contract position that pays on an hourly basis. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to [email protected] by September 1.
POSTED JUNE 2024
Paid (Salary)
The Kenyon Review is seeking a paid, full-time Managing Editor and a paid, full-time Director of Operations.
The Managing Editor is responsible for overseeing print and web production and scheduling of The Kenyon Review; coordinating with readers, editors, authors, designers, copyeditors, proofreaders, printer, and distributors; writing copy for and overseeing production of monthly newsletters; drafting grant and foundation applications and reports; assisting Editor in short-term and long-term strategic organizational planning; meeting weekly with editorial team to discuss work for inclusion in the journal and align editorial work with print production schedule; supervising Assistant Managing Editor, copyeditors, managing editorial intern, and three contest interns; working with Director of Operations and Operations Assistant to implement, maintain and evaluate information systems; working with Director of Operations on renewal and expiration communications and cadence, print runs, annual publishing budget, subscription promotions, and distribution of complimentary subscriptions; and more. This is a full-time position, preferably with an in-person or hybrid work schedule based at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. Interested applicants should fill out an application via Kenyon College’s employment website.
The Director of Operations is responsible for managing the financial aspects of the organization, including budgeting, daily accounting, and reporting; serving as liaison to Board of Trustees and its Finance Committee; preparing financial reports for foundation applications; assisting Programs Staff as necessary with Summer Programs; working closely with Programs staff to budget for new workshops/programs as needed; overseeing gift acknowledgement process, including monthly reconciling and twice annual appeal mailing; providing subscription management; working with Operations Assistant to implement, maintain, and evaluate the information systems used by the organization; assisting Editor and Managing Editor in short-term and long-term strategic organizational planning; collaborating with Managing Editor on marketing strategies for circulation growth; and more. This is a full-time position based at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. Interested applicants should fill out an application via Kenyon College’s employment website.
POSTED JUNE 2024
Paid (Stipend)
Epiphany Magazine is currently seeking a paid, part-time Website/Social Media Manager.
The Website/Social Media Manager is responsible for making day-to-day updates and ongoing upgrades to Epiphany’s website; creating all social media postings; creating and maintaining website posting schedules; liaising with editorial staff to obtain content and working with editorial team to assess new design requirements; maintaining Epiphany’s YouTube channel and providing support for publication and streaming on that platform; creating designs and concepts as well as sample graphic designs, illustrations, and banner designs for website, social media, and mailings; and more. This role requires a high level of organization, attention to detail, project management prowess, a focus on increasing audiences, and exceptional creative skills, e.g. the ability to create and/or identify images as well as design mailings and other communications.
This is a part-time position that pays a fee of $10,000 annually. Interested applicants should email a resume, cover letter, and links to design examples to [email protected].
POSTED JUNE 2024
Volunteer
Trio House Press is currently seeking part-time, volunteer Fall 2024 Interns in Secondary Editing/Proofreading or Social Media.
Depending on their area of focus, Interns are responsible for completing copy editing and proofreading tasks; creating posts, reels, and graphics for their assigned social media app; helping maintain the website event calendar; maintaining close communication with Social Media Coordinator and other press staff; and more. Applicants should have an understanding of the contemporary poetry and/or creative nonfiction landscape, have taken coursework in those areas, and/or have experience editing/reading for their campus literary magazine or an independent literary magazine.
These are volunteer positions with varying time commitments depending on the area of focus. Interested applicants should fill out an application via Google form.
POSTED JUNE 2024
Paid (Salary)
The National Book Foundation is seeking a paid, full-time Director of Finance & Operations.
The Director of Finance & Operations is responsible for leading strategic and multi-year budgeting and financial forecasting, with an eye towards thoughtful growth; liaising with relevant Board Committees; providing financial oversight for the organization and being responsible for the entire range of financial management, from daily operations to high-level management; partnering with leadership team and Executive Director to think strategically about the organization’s financial health and long-term growth, including developing multi-year financial models and strategies; coordinating and managing the annual audit and the preparation and submission of the IRS 990; ensuring that filing systems are organized, complete, and current; overseeing and collaborating with various team members to manage the organization’s physical infrastructure, properties, and system maintenance; advising on, developing/refining, and implementing sustainable HR systems and protocols; and more.
This is a full-time, hybrid position that begins in August 2024 and pays a salary of $110,000 to $130,000 depending on experience. Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line “Director of Finance & Operations – YOUR NAME.” Review of applications will begin in mid-June 2024, and priority will be given to applications received by July 7.
POSTED MAY 2024
Paid (Salary)
The Feminist Press is seeking a paid, full-time Senior Editor.
The Senior Editor is responsible for evaluating manuscripts in accordance with the press’s mission and acquiring approximately eight books a year; doing developmental and line editing of manuscripts with authors and translators; developing and maintaining relationships with literary agents; working with authors, team members, and freelance cover designers to develop aesthetic vision for books; drafting title information and catalog and jacket copy in coordination with marketing department; overseeing the editorial and production department; handling all relevant negotiations, contracts, and invoicing; drafting all book-related contracts and MOUs; managing foreign and audio licensing of titles; attending international rights fairs such as London and Frankfurt; and more.
This is a full-time, hybrid position that requires at least 2 days per week of in-person work at the Feminist Press office in Manhattan, New York. It pays a salary of $60,000 to $75,000 depending on experience. Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter including salary requirements, and one writing sample (preferably an anonymized editorial letter or reader’s report) as PDFs to [email protected].
POSTED MARCH 2024
Paid (Salary)
Small Press Traffic is seeking applicants for the paid, full-time position of Executive Director.
The Executive Director is responsible for designing and implementing literary and multi-disciplinary programming in collaboration with staff, outside curators, community members, and partners; leading archive and preservation project in collaboration with consultant, project manager, and a team of archive workers; assessing program efficacy, reach, and impact on an ongoing basis; developing and executing an annual fundraising strategy that secures the funding needed to maintain or exceed current staff pay and thoughtfully expand programming; preparing and managing an annual budget; leading a fully remote team; fostering a safe and inclusive work environment that stresses creativity, community building, teamwork, and accountability; and more.
This is a hybrid, full-time position based in the San Francisco Bay Area with a salary of $75,000 to $80,000 depending on experience. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to [email protected].
POSTED FEBRUARY 2024
Paid (Salary)
The Drift is currently seeking a paid, part-time or full-time Business Manager.
The Business Manager is responsible for preparing The Drift’s budget, keeping track of revenue and expenses, and identifying opportunities for growth and savings; coordinating with the external bookkeeper and accountant to prepare accurate tax forms and information required for independent audits; soliciting advertisements; managing circulation through bookstore and distributor outreach; processing payments to contributors and staff; identifying potential grant opportunities; helping to write and compile budgetary documents for grants; assisting with fundraising events; and designing marketing campaigns to expand the magazine’s reach. Additional responsibilities may be added depending on the interests, experience, and availability of the hire.
This position can be part-time or full-time depending on the hire’s preferences, with a salary of $30,000 to $60,000 depending on time commitment and experience. The position is largely remote but candidates should be based in New York City. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter, as well as the names and contact information of two references, to [email protected].
ROLLING
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 one-day, two-day, two-week, three-week, or four-week seminars. Individual class sessions should run from ninety 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 to generate visibility for Black voices and increased accessibility to Black & African American Literature through its digital zine Awake. Applicants should be BIPOC identifying authors excited about poetry, especially new contemporary works, and our mission to reinvigorate publishing. Each position lasts for one to two months at 10 hours per month. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
