NOW HIRING: NON-FICTION EDITOR

Do you have strong opinions about contemporary nonfiction? Do you have the editorial chops and a desire to work with emerging writers? Do you want to play a role in shaping Canada’s literary conversation? 

If so, you should throw your hat into the ring to become The Puritan’s new Non-Fiction Editor! 

We are currently looking for a dedicated individual to work alongside our existing non-fiction editor, Eli Tareq El Bechelany-Lynch, starting with our Fall 2022 issue (beginning in September 2022).

THE NON-FICTION EDITOR WILL: 

• Work alongside the current Non-Fiction Editor (Eli Tareq El Bechelany-Lynch) and divide the editing work.
• Read through and select two essays and/or non-fiction pieces.
• Solicit non-fiction work when necessary.
• Send out acceptance and rejection emails prior to the publication of the next issue.
• Actively work to diversify the demographic of non-fiction writers, prioritizing creative non-fiction and/or essays by disabled writers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ writers, and other marginalized writers.
• Edit accepted pieces and coordinate with the authors to meet the publishing deadline.
  
  

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:

• Knowledge of and interest in contemporary Canadian literature, literary communities, and magazine publishing
• Excellent grasp of grammar and copyediting conventions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency with MS programs and WordPress
• 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, if any, do you have as a non-fiction editor? 3) What makes you specifically suited for the role of non-fiction editor? Applications are due by July 31.

This is a volunteer position, currently receiving a $250 honorarium per quarterly issue. 

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 identify as 2SLGBTQ+. If you require any accommodations during the application and hiring process, please let us know.