Join The Puritan Literary Magazine as a Publicity Agent

Are you interested in literary publishing and looking for a crash course in Toronto’s vibrant literary scene? Are you outgoing and social media savvy, comfortable with creating connections both online and in person The Puritan is currently seeking two to three new Publicity Agents to assist our team with the promotion, development, and overall quality of the publication. Publicity Agents will be responsible for promoting the journal and its sister blog, The Town Crier, at readings and other events, as well as handling social media promotion. If you want to work with a literary magazine or start your own, this can be a great learning experience. PUBLICITY AGENTS WILL: • represent the journal by attending local area readings, • scout potential talent for the journal and solicit work from writers, • manage the social media element of our advertising campaigns, including daily Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook updates (promoting blog posts, author news, events, etc.), • research current Toronto-area arts and literature events, • distribute promotional material and promote contests, projects, etc., • write short blog posts which engage with an event, an author, a book, or another element of the Toronto (or Canadian) literary community. Interested candidates should familiarize themselves with the magazine, its history, and the work it publishes. Puritan associates are expected to devote approximately TEN (10) hours per week to tasks and assignments. Publicity Agent positions will last three months, from (approximately) early April to the end of June. All PAs should be available to meet with Puritan staff within the city of Toronto. Agents are expected to check and respond to email correspondence and will be expected to check in, either in-person or via email. IN ADDITION, ALL PURITAN PUBLICITY AGENTS SHOULD HAVE: • a BA (or equivalent, or higher, or be enrolled) in English Literature, Creative Writing, Journalism, Design, Publishing, or related fields, • knowledge of and interest in contemporary Canadian literature, literary communities, and magazine publishing, • strong interpersonal skills, • excellent written and oral communication skills, • proficiency with MS programs and Google mail/docs (knowledge of WordPress and/or Adobe Creative Suite applications considered a plus), • the ability to follow instructions in a timely manner and meet strict deadlines, • the ability to work independently and as part of a team, • familiarity with social media, and (most importantly) • enthusiasm! Publicity Agents will each receive an honorarium of $300 for their valuable assistance. Interested parties should send a cover letter and resume (or CV) as .doc, .docx, or .pdf attachment to [email protected]. Cover letters should answer these three questions: 1) What draws you to The Puritan in particular? 2) How will you contribute to our overall advertising and marketing goals, in person and on social media? and 3) What do you hope to learn from us? Deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 26, 2018. Interviews will take place the following week and positions will begin in April. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.