Are you amazed at the sheer number of languages there are in this world, and yet how little literature in those languages is being published in English? Then consider joining a worldwide team of volunteer editors, designers, and social media wizards at Asymptote. Still in doubt, you say? Now, we answer, would The New Yorker, The Paris Review, BBC, and Tosho Shimbun steer you wrong?
We seek permanent team members (but also happily accept interns) to take up positions (10-15 hours a week) in the following:
BLOG EDITOR
The Blog Editor will oversee the conceptualization and management of a new blog we are planning to unveil in Oct 2013. The job will mostly consist of planning, commissioning and editing new translations/writing related to world literature.
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
The Communications Manager is responsible for generating all external communications (including but not restricted to press releases, mailers and media kits). The applicant should be meticulous and possess an instinct for good copy.
PR/COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER FOR EVENTS
To date, we have organized ten events around the globe, most of them concentrated around our 2nd anniversary (see video trailer here). We are looking for someone to work closely with our Events Planner and handle both Public Relations and Communications related matters for future events.
EDITORS-AT-LARGE
We recently added new editors-at-large for Croatia, Iran, Macedonia, Malaysia and Slovakia (see current masthead here). We'd like to extend our network even more to ensure a constant stream of quality content from underrepresented regions. Now, we are specifically looking for editors-at-large based in London, Tokyo, and Seoul; we also welcome applicants from other parts of the world especially but not limited to: Africa, the Middle East, Australia, Latin America and Southeast Asia. Editors-at-large also help to promote our journal locally, explore partnerships with local journals and even organize events (though the last is not a necessary requirement).
ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR
The Assistant Managing Editor will work closely with the Senior Editorial Team on streamlining work processes to improve the efficiency of the team as a whole. He/she may also be tasked to lead ad hoc projects. Only applicants with managerial experience need apply.
MANAGING EDITOR (ADMINISTRATIVE)
The Managing Editor (Administrative) is responsible for liaising with the Technical, Marketing and Communications Managers, supervising the work of interns, and working closely with the Editor-in-Chief on HR matters. Again, we seek applicants with managerial experience for this position.
NONFICTION EDITOR AND INTERVIEWS EDITOR
Please note that the application process is highly selective for section editorships. Drop us a note if you think you would be a good candidate.
To apply for any of these unpaid positions, please send a cover letter explaining why you'd like to join our team and a copy of your CV to editors@asymptotejournal.com, with "APPLICATION:" and the position you're applying for in the subject line. Take note that all positions will start out as 3-month orientation 'internships,' during which they will get to know the journal and their fellow team members. After this orientation period we will evaluate their performance together and determine their future role with Asymptote.
If you're driven and passionate about international literature, send in an application today!
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Questions/ applications: editors@asymptotejournal.com
Website: http://asymptotejournal.com
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