Independent Press Editorial Director Application (3-Month Position)

Are you a student looking for a remote Internship in the publication industry? Are you a established creative who is looking to accumulate experience for their own ventures and future career opportunities? Do you have time to spare, a burning desire to learn about the publication industry and curate literary excellence from all over the world?
 

The Words Faire Press was founded in order to help breakout creatives and rising authors reach new audiences and gain publication experience, whether that be for the fledgling creative trying their hand at a new art form to the forever writers/artists who have hundreds of publication credits. We are dedicated to opening a door to the publication world, providing accessible knowledge and access to the industry for those who wish to experience what goes on behind the curtain. 

What is the Position?:

Applications are now open for the Editorial Director Role: 

• This is a part-time (2-5 Hours a week), 12-15 week position (with the possibility of extension). 
• The work is on a volunteer-basis, however, there will be paid opportunities to host and curate digital workshops and residencies of which you will retain the majority of the profits (the minority being retained for operating costs and taxes). 
• The work is remote, and can be completed on a flexible weekly basis. 
• One-on-One mentorship with company founder/EIC and weekly progress meetings. 

Check Out our daily digital publication 'The Exhibition' here!

The Editorial Director (after a mentorship training period) will be responsible for: 

• Management of Submittable; the administrative oversight of monthly publication calls, Project Management tasks for designated projects, Tracking/Responding to author queries, and optional assistance to the EIC with quarterly themed print publication (Either an Anthology or Creative Collection of Art and Writing). 

• Weekly digital publication scheduling on The Exhibition; this entails the final reading and evaluating submitted manuscripts (Approving accepted works and declining rejected works), website integration of the accepted pieces for a minimum of 1 publication a day (can be scheduled ahead all at once), pairing literary works with submitted visual accompaniment, final copy editing of formatting, biographies, and SEO optimization. Website changes and updates as required.

• Curation of the Bi-Weekly Publication Newsletter; designating the top publications of the past 2 weeks, design of newsletter components, by-lines and promotional updates (Hosted on Substack).

• Management of volunteer literary reading team; bi-weekly scheduling of assignments and onboarding of new readers as needed, and Working with team to set and maintain a high standard of literary excellence of work published to our international audience. 

• Optional Income Opportunity; The creation and curation of digital workshops and creative residencies and the scheduling and formation of promotional materials. 

Who We Are Looking For: 

This opportunity will be dually considered for those applicants with and without experience, but are able to demonstrate a history of creative and critical projects and driven work-ethic. 

• In your application, please include a biographical statement about you, your background, and why you think this position will benefit your goals. 
• We want to know the real you! What do you like to read? Are you a writer or an artist? Feel free to include a sample of your work. 
• Detail how you foresee the responsibilities for TWF fitting into your weekly schedule. 
• Please include a resume with all relevant experience and credentials. 

If you are selected for the second round of consideration, you will hear from us in order to schedule an interview. 

We look forward to hearing from you.