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 MAY 2026
Volunteer
West Trade Review is currently seeking volunteer Prose and Poetry Readers and volunteer Book Reviewers.
Readers are responsible for reading submissions quickly and efficiently without sacrificing quality and attending biweekly, 1-hour Zoom meetings. They must have creative writing workshop experience and 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 also be self-motivated and capable of meeting deadlines. This is a remote, volunteer position that requires approximately 5 to 10 hours of work per week. All work is completed remotely via Submittable and Slack. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to Ken Harmon at [email protected] with “reader position” in the subject line.
Book Reviewers are responsible for writing reviews in the range of 1,000 to 1,200 words; forming a clear analytical argument about the text; and engaging deeply with the mechanics of the text, rather than heavily relying on plot summary, for each book they review; and working directly with the Reviews Editor throughout the revision process. Reviewers should be insightful, articulate book lovers with a solid history of publication and/or an undergraduate degree in Literature or Creative Writing (graduate degrees are preferred). Interested applicants should email a CV/resume and writing sample, preferably literary criticism or a previously published book review, to Ken Harmon at [email protected] with “book reviews” in the subject line.
POSTED MAY 2026
Paid (Hourly)
The Paris Review is currently seeking applicants to its Fall–Winter 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 transcribing interviews. In addition, they participate broadly across The Paris Review’s administrative, development, and digital departments. Interns should have an interest in the magazine’s dual mission: to pursue the best and most exciting voices of the day and to support ambitious, inquisitive readers all over the world.
This is a full-time position based in New York City that requires 40 hours of work per week and pays $22 per hour. The internship runs for six months beginning in August 2026. Interested applicants should download an application document via The Paris Review’s website, then email their resume and completed application to [email protected] by June 10.
POSTED MAY 2026
Volunteer
Petrichor Art & Literary is currently seeking a volunteer Social Media Manager and volunteer Prose Readers.
The Social Media Manager is responsible for helping create substantive, engaging digital content that highlights the journal, Petrichor’s overall nonprofit mission, and celebrates authors and artists as well as promoting, engaging, and interacting with followers to create a meaningful, sustained community. The manager should be creative, digitally savvy, and know how to tell a digital story with both visuals and text; be organized, self-motivated, and passionate about the arts; be comfortable in remote work environments; align with Petrichor’s mission; and have strong written communication skills. Previous experience with Meta, Bluesky, and Substack is preferred. Experience with Buffer and Adobe is a plus. This is a remote, volunteer position that requires approximately 4 to 10 hours of work per week, depending on the stage of the publication cycle. Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter via Petrichor’s website.
Fiction Readers are responsible for reviewing submissions quickly, substantively, and consistently. Depending on the assigned form/genre, readers may review nonfiction, fiction, poetry, or hybrid works for The Drop, Petrichor’s digital journal for short-form prose, poetry, and visual art. Readers should have a bachelor’s degree in English or a related field. Experience with academic or literary journals is preferred. This is a remote, volunteer position that requires approximately 3 to 4 hours of work per week. Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter that addresses their reading preferences for genre/form, their experience with literature, the importance of craft in the conveyance of story, and the roles of the literary canon and historical context in experiencing prose via Petrichor’s website.
POSTED MAY 2026
Paid (Salary)
Epiphany is currently seeking a paid, part-time Development Officer.
The Development Officer is responsible for cultivating donors, managing board and donor engagement, managing fundraising initiatives, researching and securing grants, maintaining fundraising database, maintaining regulatory compliance, and more. The editor should have interest in networking, socializing, and making connections with potential and current donors to cultivate relationships and secure significant donations; a passion for literature and an understanding of literary brand identity; strong organization and coordination skills; the ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with diverse individuals effectively; a proactive attitude with a willingness to take initiative and prioritize deadlines; an ability to advocate for own needs, delegate to assistants and interns, and “manage up” to peer staff and supervisors; familiarity with the landscape of nonprofit arts fundraising; excellent verbal and written communication skills; and an ability to handle sensitive information discreetly. Experience in development, donor relations, sales, and grant management is particularly welcome.
This part-time freelance position requires approximately 10 to 15 hours of work per week and pays $20,000 annually. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to [email protected].
POSTED MAY 2026
Paid (Salary)
Milkweed Editions is currently seeking a paid, full-time Senior Editor.
The Senior Editor is responsible for acquiring and editing 7 to 10 titles each year, cultivating relationships with authors and agents, positioning and presenting acquired titles, attending relevant conferences, and more. The editor should have a minimum of five years experience in literary title acquisitions; alignment with the mission, values, and publishing program of Milkweed Editions; exceptional writing, communication, and organizational skills; ability to prioritize and juggle tasks from multiple points of contact; and demonstrated ability to work well on a team, while also being self-directed.
This is a paid, full-time position that pays a salary of $75,000 to $95,000. Preference will be given to candidates in or willing to relocate to Minneapolis. Interested applicants should email a resume, three references, and a cover letter addressed to Publisher & CEO Daniel Slager in one combined PDF via Submittable by June 5.
POSTED MAY 2026
Paid
New England Review is currently seeking a paid, contract Poetry Editor.
The Poetry Editor is responsible for reviewing and responding to submissions in external system (Submittable), recommending selections for inclusion in journal, providing feedback to volunteer readers on ad hoc basis, occasionally soliciting writing from writers and translators, independently promoting NER on social media and at conferences and events, participating in occasional informal editorial conversations with student interns, serving as an advocate and representative of the magazine and its mission, optionally contributing to NER web features, and more. The editor should have a BA, possibly also an MA, MFA, or PhD, in literature or a related field; familiarity with NER and the landscape of contemporary writing; excellent organizational and communication skills; and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines. Some editorial experience with a literary magazine or publisher is helpful.
This is a paid, contract position that pays $2,750 per submissions period upon completion of work. Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter via Submittable by June 1.
POSTED APRIL 2026
Paid
HerStry is currently seeking a paid, part-time Social Media Coordinator.
The Social Media Coordinator is responsible for creating and scheduling social media posts on Facebook and Instagram promoting HerStry’s publications, events, services, and submission openings; monitoring social media outlets for messages and comments and responding or redirecting appropriately; designing graphics in Canva as requested; and more. They should be interested in keeping up with social media trends and must display proficiency with marketing best practices as they relate to Facebook and Instagram. Fluency with Canva is highly desirable. Experience using Squarespace and Later or a comparable scheduling platform is a plus.
This is a part-time contract position that requires no more than 15 hours of work per month. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to [email protected] by June 1.
POSTED APRIL 2026
Paid (Salary)
Poets & Writers is currently seeking a paid, full-time Director of Marketing.
The Director of Marketing is responsible for developing and executing campaigns utilizing P&W’s online, social, e-mail, and print outlets to encourage existing members to upgrade to higher membership tiers; coordinating with external circulation consultant (PWX Solutions) on campaigns to drive member acquisition and churn prevention; developing and executing campaigns utilizing P&W’s online, social, e-mail, and print outlets to promote classes, programs, events, editorial products, and awards; managing Constant Contact database; producing the Weekly Update newsletter and growing circulation (currently 150K+); producing periodic e-blasts to drive traffic to pw.org, market programs, and convert website visitors and newsletter readers into members; guiding development of P&W’s social media strategy; stewarding P&W’s long-standing and widely respected brand; coordinating P&W’s participation in conferences and festivals; utilizing data analytics to inform strategy development and target improvements across e-mail, social, and web; staying informed about trends in digital marketing, social media, and online communities to ensure that P&W is prepared to meet writers’ changing needs and expectations; and more.
This is a paid, full-time position based in New York City that pays a salary of $75,000. P&W offers a hybrid work environment, with potential to work from home several days per week; however, candidates must be available to work in the office two days per week and additionally as needed. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter as DOCX or PDF attachments to Executive Director Melissa Ford Gradel at [email protected] with the subject line “Director of Marketing.”
POSTED APRIL 2026
Volunteer
EcoTheo Review is currently seeking a volunteer Visual Arts Editor, volunteer Digital Community Coordinator, and volunteer Web Editor.
The Visual Arts Editor is responsible for reviewing and responding to ongoing calls for visual arts submissions via CaFE and Submittable, seeking out and curating artists for print and online publication, providing editorial guidance and technical standards for print and online optimization, consulting with editors on magazine goals, promoting visual arts content through social media, and representing the magazine at events when feasible. The editor should have a strong background in contemporary visual arts, editorial or curatorial experience, and a personal connection to the magazine’s focus on ecology and spirituality. Familiarity with Submittable or CaFE is preferred. This is a remote, volunteer position that requires approximately 2 to 4 hours of work per week (potentially more during open submission periods).
The Digital Community Coordinator is responsible for sharing new work across Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and X; coordinating with the Web Editor and Layout Designer to create cohesive visual assets for social feeds; crafting copy that adheres to the magazine’s style guide; developing high-engagement content, such as spotlight series on archive work and visual-poetic pairings; and promoting the EcoTheo Collective’s events, including LOGOS readings and the Wonder festival. The editor should have an artistic eye for digital media, experience with contemporary formats (Reels, Carousels, etc.), and a personal connection to the magazine’s focus on ecology and spirituality. Familiarity with literary or arts-based communities on platforms like Bluesky and X is preferred. This is a remote, volunteer position that requires approximately 10 to 15 hours of work per month.
The Web Editor is responsible for regularly publishing poetry, prose, and visual art to the website via Squarespace; curating the home-page layout to reflect seasonal and thematic shifts; maintaining the organization’s event calendar; creating graphics for various web pages; and collaborating with the Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editor, and Social Media Coordinator to ensure a consistent narrative thread across all digital platforms. The editor should have strong web design skills, proficiency in Squarespace or similar builders, and a personal connection to the magazine’s focus on ecology and spirituality. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is preferred. This is a remote, volunteer position that requires approximately 3 to 5 hours of work per week.
Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to Crystal Oliver at [email protected].
POSTED APRIL 2026
Volunteer
Sundress Publications is currently seeking applicants to its two Editorial Internships.
The Editorial Intern for Sundress Publications may be responsible for writing press releases, conducting interviews with Sundress authors, reviewing newly released books, composing blog posts and promotional emails, proofreading manuscripts, assembling press kits, writing copy, collating editorial data, conducting research, managing spreadsheets, and assisting with social media. This is a remote, volunteer position that requires up to 10 hours of work per week. The internship runs from July 1, 2026, to January 1, 2027. Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter via Google Forms by May 25. Applicants with social media experience or who would like to gain social media experience should make a note in their cover letter.
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 (Facebook, WordPress, etc.), collating editorial and residency data, conducting research, 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 July 1 to December 31, 2026. Interested applicants should email a resume and brief cover letter to Staff Director Rachel Mekdeci at [email protected] by June 1.
POSTED MARCH 2026
Volunteer
Slant’d is currently seeking a volunteer Recruitment Coordinator and volunteer Fulfillment Coordinator.
The Recruitment Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, tracking, and driving the execution of Slant’d’s annual recruitment and onboarding cycle, in partnership with hiring managers. Learn more.
The Fulfillment Coordinator is responsible for owning the physical side of Slant’d’s operations and making sure that publications, merchandise, and thank-you gifts get to the right people at the right time. Learn more.
These are remote, volunteer positions. Hours are flexible depending on the role and candidate’s availability. Candidates should be mission-aligned individuals who are eager to use their creativity for good, whether they are a seasoned professional or someone looking to tap into skills not utilized in their day job. Deep experience in publishing is not required—just a willingness to learn, contribute to a collective effort, and grow alongside a kind, community-driven team. Interested applicants should submit a resume and application via Google Forms.
POSTED MARCH 2026
Volunteer
The Adroit Journal is currently seeking volunteer Prose Readers and volunteer Translations Readers.
Prose Readers are responsible for reviewing submissions, which includes voting, providing comments, and participating in occasional discussions about pieces on the bubble. Readers get the first crack at all submissions in their specified genre, and are expected to review fiction, nonfiction, and hybrid submissions regularly and consistently. This is a remote, volunteer position that requires approximately 3.5 hours of work per week. Interested applicants should submit an Adroit Statement, writing sample, appreciation of craft essay, and optional resume via Submittable.
Translations Readers are responsible for reading, discussing, and voting on submissions of translated work; and attending monthly meetings, convened by the section editor. Readers need not be expert in multiple languages to apply, but they should be experienced readers who are passionate about language and story, who are willing to read across genres, and who are enthusiastic about literary translation as an art form. This is a remote, volunteer position that requires approximately 6 to 8 hours of work per month when the submissions portal is open. Interested applicants should submit a resume and a statement of interest detailing their experiences as a writer, editor, and translator, if applicable; and what they would add to the journal’s literary and/or artistic community via Submittable.
ROLLING
Paid (Stipend)
HerStry Literary Magazine is seeking Workshop Proposals for its 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.
