Paper Lanterns are hiring an interim editor for Issue 9. This position will be for 8 weeks, 30th March 2022 – 22nd May 2022, with the possibility of an extension.
This is a paid part-time position, 7.5 hours a week at €13 an hour.
Hours are fully flexible but candidates must be available for an evening meeting one day a week.
We are working at home. Candidates must have access to a laptop and an internet connection.
Applications are invited from candidates currently residing within the island of Ireland. Paper Lanterns does not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, race, age, sexuality, class or membership within the Travelling community. All are welcome to apply, and preference will be given to those candidates who best meet the qualifications listed below.
The successful candidate will assist in:
- Sorting, reading and selecting the submissions for the issue
- Editing and proofreading the issue
- Publishing content on social media platforms
- Manage reviews section
- Coordinate the teen summer short story competition
Experience
The successful candidate will have:
- an awareness of the work that Paper Lanterns publishes and a keen interest and experience in promoting the voices of teenagers
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- a good eye for proofreading
- editing experience
- strong communication skills
- experience using Google Drive, Google Docs and Google Sheets to work collaboratively
- the capacity to meet deadlines
- the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Experience working with a literary journal is preferred
A working knowledge of the following is preferred:
- WordPress
- Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
- Marketing copywriting
Interviews will be held on 10th March.
To apply, please send your CV and a one page covering letter to Grace, Amy and Maggie at paperlanternsjournal@gmail.com by 6 pm (GMT) on 2nd March.
Please let us know if you have any questions, or if there are any accommodations we can make.
