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June 29, 2022 | Blog |  No comments

Join the Literary Mama Team!

By Blog Editor

Photo by Kristine Tumanyan on Unsplash

We’re looking for several individuals to join our efforts in publishing literary writing about motherhood. 

Please note: These are volunteer positions. All work is conducted remotely, via internet. Strong communication skills are required.

Send your resume and cover letter to lminfo (at) literarymama (dot) com.


Reviews Editor

The Reviews Editor leads, on a rotating basis with other editors in the department, on editorial discussions of submissions to determine whether to accept, reject, or work with a writer on a particular submission. 

Expectations

  • 4 to 6 hours per week, depending on the number of submissions in the department.
  • Commitment to a 1-, 2-  or 3-year term, with option to renew.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Experienced in writing, editing, and critiquing as evidenced by publication credits, teaching or editorial career, or writing group participation. 
  • Open-minded and able to find something positive about any piece of writing.
  • Organized, detail- and deadline-oriented.
  • Able to work independently yet maintain affiliation and work as part of a remote team.
  • Proficient with content management systems, group email conversations, and cloud-sharing programs (Google and WordPress).
  • Knowledgeable about Chicago Manual of Style.
  • Experience as a mother.

Literary Reflections Editor

The Literary Reflections Editor leads, on a rotating basis with other editors in the department, on editorial discussions of submissions to determine whether to accept, reject, or work with a writer on a particular submission. 

Expectations

  • 2 to 4 hours per week, depending on the number of submissions in the department.
  • Commitment to a 1-, 2-  or 3-year term, with option to renew.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Experienced in writing, editing, and critiquing as evidenced by publication credits, teaching or editorial career, or writing group participation. 
  • Open-minded and able to find something positive about any piece of writing.
  • Organized, detail- and deadline-oriented.
  • Able to work independently yet maintain affiliation and work as part of a remote team. 
  • Proficient with content management systems, group email conversations, and cloud-sharing programs (Google and WordPress).
  • Knowledgeable about Chicago Manual of Style.
  • Experience as a mother.

Photo Editor

The Photo Editor overseas the photography and images used on our website. They research and contact photographers in order to build a library of compelling images and generate creative ideas for images to pair with pieces. This editor works collaboratively with the Blog, Social Media, and Newsletter Editors to promote Literary Mama.

Qualifications and Expectations

  • 2 to 3 hours per month.
  • Technically proficient in photography.
  • Experience as a photo editor and/or photographer.  
  • Open-minded, diplomatic, and interested in mother-centric literary writing.
  • Proficient with content management systems, group email conversations, and cloud-sharing programs.

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