Openings
Join our team and help us grow as we strive to be a preeminent online, international journal at the intersection of art & healing. We also offer internships!
Managing Editor
Part-Time Position
Job Description
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Our founder and publisher, who has been at the helm of running the journal, which is a publication of The Word Project, is looking for someone to be a part of the team to take the journal and its programs to the next level.
This is a paid, remote, part-time position, averaging 10-15 hrs per week.
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in addition to adhering to the values of The Word Project (the parent company) and Snapdragon Journal...
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Responsibilities
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Administrative
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Plan and execute operations including
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communications (email/MailChimp)
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subscribers and contributors’ lists
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website updates
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Control publication schedules (for volunteer staff and contributors)
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Coordinate publications’ release and sales
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Responding to emails.
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Editorial
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Collaborate with editors to determine issues’ content and theme
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Contact contributors, via Submittable, of acceptances and declines based on editors’ selections
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Oversee proofreading procedures and edit copy for each quarter
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Finalize issues for compliance with policies, style and tone
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Proof and post quarterly blog (written by blog editor)
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Creative/Communication
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Assist the Publisher in strategic planning and growth of the publication and make suggestions to allow for growth and greater impact
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Manage/oversee social media and other promotional efforts to promote contributors and increase sales, memberships, and interactions
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Assist with planning, scheduling, and hosting monthly virtual #artandhealing popups
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Requirements
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Experience working with a diverse team and audience
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Successful managerial experience and/or as an editor or relevant role
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Exceptional ability in copywriting and editing
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Working knowledge of online platforms like LucidPress and Submittable
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Abilities in planning and coordinating people and operations
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Excellent organizational skills
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Outstanding communication (verbal and written) and people abilities
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Reliability and efficiency
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Attention to detail
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Excellent customer service and timely responsiveness
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Keep pertinent information confidential
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Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with little oversight
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Participation in meetings including annual retreat (virtual option)
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Passion for literature, creativity, and the connection with art and healing
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Commit to at least a one year cycle (Jan-Dec 2022)
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Ideal as well but not required
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MFA in creative writing or BA in journalism, or relevant field
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Marketing and social media management
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Strong sales knowledge and experience
We Value:
Diversity | Integrity | Community
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This is a new position that we hope will start December 2021 or January 2022. If you’re interested in being considered for an interview, please provide a cover letter stating why, as well as your salary request (hourly), and your resume to jacinta.white@poetryheals.com.
We will conduct interviews on a rolling basis, though the application deadline is November 22.
Asst. Creative Nonfiction Editor
Volunteer (appx 15 hrs/quarter)
Job Description
We are currently looking for someone who is passionate about literary arts as a modality to increase wellbeing and healing, who has publishing experience but as a writer and/or editor to join our team as the Assistant Creative Nonfiction Editor.
This is a volunteer, remote position which requires approximately 20 hours per quarter.
in addition to adhering to the values of The Word Project (the parent company) and Snapdragon Journal...
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Responsibilities
Works with Creative Nonfiction Editor to
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Closely read, review, edit and select entries
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Accurately input selected essays into journal platform
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Support and help promote the journal though your own networks and social media
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Requirements
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Experience working with a diverse team and audience
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Published writer
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Successful in copywriting and editing
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Working knowledge of online platforms like LucidPress and Submittable
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Outstanding communication (verbal and written) and people abilities
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Reliability and efficiency
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Attention to detail
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Keep pertinent information confidential
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Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with little oversight
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Passion for literature, creativity, and the connection with art and healing
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Commit to at least a one year cycle (Jan-Dec 2022)
Ideal as well but not required
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BA in creative writing, journalism, or relevant field
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Participate in meetings including annual retreat (virtual option)
We Value:
Diversity | Integrity | Community
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This is a new position that we hope will start January 2022. If you’re interested in being considered for an interview, please provide a cover letter stating why and your resume to jacinta.white@poetryheals.com.
We will conduct interviews on a rolling basis, though the application deadline is December 1.
BENEFITS
to joining our team:
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Flexibility -- You can work from anywhere in the world and at anytime, day or night (as long as you can meet the deadlines).
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Creativity -- We want and need you to bring your creative ideas and execution skills.
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Diversity -- we come from different perspectives and backgrounds and we strive to publish a variety of styles. We believe in representation on our team and in everything we do.
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Impact -- We're 7 years old but we have so much growing to do. We can't do it alone (we are all volunteers with other jobs/priorities) and see that we need others to help us more quickly reach our goals.
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Publishing -- You will get the behind-the-scenes experience with a small literary magazine and learn so much.
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Art & Healing -- You have the opportunity to attend our workshops and popups for free, and network with other writers and artists.
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Community -- You will be helping hundreds of writers, poets and artists get their work out to the world, and be a part of our events centered on art and healing, as well as work with other dynamic women and femme editors at Snapdragon Journal.
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