The Puritan Is Looking for a Fiction Editor

March 2, 2020

The Puritan is now accepting applications for the position of Fiction Editor. We are currently looking for a dedicated individual to take over our Fiction section starting with our Spring or Summer 2020 issue (beginning in April 2020). We’re looking for someone with strong opinions about contemporary fiction, and a passion for short stories; someone excited to work with emerging and established writers in an editorial capacity. This is a volunteer position that currently offers no honorarium. FICTION EDITOR WILL:

SELECT FICTION SUBMISSIONS FROM A POOL PUT FORWARD BY A TEAM OF FIRST READERS
ASSIST IN FIRST READING
WORK WITH CONTRIBUTORS TO SUBSTANTIVELY EDIT SHORT STORIES
PUBLISH 3 WORKS OF SHORT FICTION FOR EACH QUARTERLY ISSUE
SOLICIT NEW WORK FROM FICTION WRITERS
SOLICIT AUTHOR NOTES FROM PUBLISHED CONTRIBUTORS
PARTICIPATE IN MASTHEAD MEETINGS TO STRATEGIZE ABOUT NEW WORK AND DIRECTIONS FOR THE MAGAZINE
ASSIST IN PROMOTING PUBLISHED WORK

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:

KNOWLEDGE OF AND INTEREST IN CONTEMPORARY CANADIAN LITERATURE AND LITERARY COMMUNITIES
EXCELLENT WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS
PROFICIENCY WITH MS PROGRAMS AND GOOGLE MAIL/DOCS
THE ABILITY TO MEET STRICT DEADLINES
THE ABILITY TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY AND AS PART OF A TEAM

Interested candidates should familiarize themselves with the magazine, its history, and the work it publishes, then send a cover letter and resume (or CV) as .doc, .docx, or .pdf attachment to [email protected]. Cover letters should answer the following questions: 1) What draws you to The Puritan in particular? 2) What experience do you have as an editor? 3) What knowledge do you have of the current Canadian literature scene? and 4) What experience makes you specifically suited for a role as Fiction Editor? The Puritan is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and prioritizes applications from candidates who identify with historically marginalized groups and underserved communities. First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples of North America are strongly encouraged to apply as well as racialized people, persons with disabilities, and those who identity as 2SLGBTQ+. If you require any accommodations during the application and hiring process, please let us know. Deadline to apply is Monday, March 23, 2020. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.