Summary
VOLUME 0 is a literary magazine focused on the new lit scene. We publish short fiction by indie authors unafraid to break the mold. We’re looking for a highly driven assistant to join our small team and help build our brand and readership. This is a cross-functional role that includes editorial, marketing, and operations work. The position reports to the Manager of VOLUME 0.
What You Will Do…
Editorial and Content
- Maintain story and content pipelines.
- Coordinate and file story submissions from agents, writers, and publishers.
- Read and recommend stories for the magazine
- Identify potential contributors and stories
- Assist Manager with story editing.
Editorial Operations
- Maintain industry mailing lists and facilitate mailings of issues
- Proofread individual stories and full issues.
- QA digital and physical proofs of the magazine and related products.
Marketing
- Assist with maintaining the website and create website content.
- Monitor and maintain distribution calendar.
- Help execute initiatives to build brand awareness and gain subscribers.
- Work on social media feeds if appropriate
- Help organize and staff relevant parties and events
Operations
- Maintain Volume 0 customer service email, clearing any issues daily and properly escalating any complex requests
- Maintain subscriber tracker and facilitate fulfillment.
Other Responsibilities
- Serve as Assistant to the Manager and help with correspondence, scheduling and other tasks as requested
- Assist with other processes and tasks as needed or requested
About You...
- 0-3 years of some type of experience
- Highly motivated, practical person who gets things done quickly
- Demonstrated writing/editing abilities
- Strong problem-solving abilities and reasonable math skills
- Good literary and cultural taste, particularly the downtown independent scene
- Understanding of and enthusiasm for the VOLUME 0 brand and collected work
Salary Range: $70,000
