NOW HIRING: PUBLISHER
THE PUBLISHER WILL:
- Work with members of the masthead and the board, especially, the editor-in-chief and the managing editor, to ensure the smooth working of the magazine.
- Manage financial accounts of the magazine and process payments.
- Apply for grants.
- Organize the AGM every year.
- Conduct interviews along with the editor-in-chief, or the managing editor, to hire new masthead and staff members.
- Attend and participate in all masthead meetings.
- Manage third party services to keep the magazine functioning (Submittable, FullHost).
- Maintain internal financial statements (income statement, cash flow, and budget).
- Manage the tax and reporting requirements for the magazine as a non-profit.
QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:
- Multiple years of experience of working with literary magazines or literary organizations.
- Experience in maintaining accounts.
- Experience in writing and applying for literary grants.
- Knowledge of and interest in contemporary Canadian literature, literary communities, and magazine publishing.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent management skills, especially while working with a literary or non-profit organization.
- Proficiency with MS programs and Google mail/docs.
- The ability to meet strict deadlines.
- The ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
This volunteer position receives a yearly honorarium of $2000 ($500/quarterly issue).
- Interested candidates should familiarize themselves with the magazine, its history, and the work it publishes. Then, send a cover letter and resume/CV as .doc, .docx, or .pdf attachment to [email protected]. Cover letters should answer the following questions:
- What is your experience as a Publisher and working with similar organizations as The Ex-Puritan?
- What do you like or dislike about our rebrand?
- What knowledge do you have of the current Canlit scene?
- What makes you an ideal candidate for the position of a Publisher?
- Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Deadline to apply: Friday, 15th December 2023 by 11:59 pm EST.