Jobs for Writers

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Coffee House Press

Fall Publishing Internship

Minneapolis, MN
posted 
5.23.17

Coffee House Press is a nationally known and renowned nonprofit publishing house located in Northeast Minneapolis. We publish annually sixteen to twenty books—novels, short stories, poetry, and literary essays.

An internship at Coffee House Press will introduce you to all aspects of a small literary publisher, and will give you skills that can also easily transfer to larger publishing houses and other careers, both in the arts and elsewhere.

Intern tasks include:

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Drizzle Review

Contributing Editor

Olympia , WA
posted 
5.22.17

We are looking to hire dedicated staff members who are committed to our mission to showcase books from diverse authors and points of view.

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Baruch College, CUNY

Program Coordinator, Tools for Clear Speech Program (Part Time)

New York, NY
posted 
5.17.17

The Tools for Clear Speech (TfCS) program provides direct support for the college’s nonnative English speaking students and English Language Learners, empowering participants to succeed academically and in their chosen careers. TfCS is committed to the social, cultural, and financial mobility of a diverse student body, and is proud to help cultivate campus inclusivity, wherein students are active, confident participants in their education.

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PEN America

Journalism and Press Freedom Project Manager

posted 
5.15.17

PEN America is seeking a consultant or fixed-term hire to serve as project manager for a series of initiatives related to press freedom and support for journalists and writers over a period of approximately 9-12 months.  PEN America is embarking on a project to equip writers and journalists to address online trolling and harassment.  The project will entail researching and documenting the problems writers experience, outreach to organizations that work to address these issues, and development and dissemination of a tool-kit of responses.

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PEN America

Membership and Outreach Assistant

posted 
5.15.17

PEN America seeks a diligent, detail oriented, and highly personable Membership and Outreach Assistant to support the day-to-day operations and processing of the membership department as well as assist with membership and outreach events. The Assistant will be responsible for membership-related processes under the supervision of the Senior Membership Manager, and will also work closely with the Manager of Literary Outreach and Activism.

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PEN America

Finance and Administration Coordinator

posted 
5.15.17

PEN America seeks a skilled, efficient, and detail-oriented Finance and Administration Coordinator to support our finance, human resources, and office management operations. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Administration, the Coordinator will engage in a wide range of activities to support the operations of our growing non-profit organization.

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PEN America

Artists-at-Risk Project Coordinator

posted 
5.15.17

PEN America seeks a talented, energetic, and highly organized Project Coordinator for a critical role in launching the Artists at Risk Connection (ARC), a new support system for artists facing threats as a result of their creative expression. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented, fast-moving professional eager to step up to the demands of a groundbreaking new effort at a growing non-profit organization. The successful candidate will have demonstrated commitment to arts and human rights internationally as well as experience in complex project management.

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ALOC Media

Looking for writers for a progressive media company

Boulder, CO
posted 
5.9.17

ALOC Media, LLC, is a Colorado-based media and publishing company, looking for writers interested in submitting work on a number of topics ranging from interesting lifestyles, art, and progressive living, and even creative-writing pieces. 

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Poets & Writers

Joseph F. McCrindle Foundation Readings & Workshops Fellow

New York, NY
posted 
5.8.17

Galen Williams Fellowship Program
Joseph F. McCrindle Foundation Readings & Workshops Fellow

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Poets & Writers, Inc.

Development & Marketing Internship, Summer 2017 (New York City)

posted 
5.8.17

This internship represents an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to non-profit fundraising and marketing for the arts and culture sector in a fast-paced, diverse, and successful development office. The intern will work closely with the development and marketing staff. 

The responsibilities of the Development & Marketing intern include assisting with:

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Poets & Writers

Diana & Simon Raab Editorial Fellow

New York, NY
posted 
5.8.17

Galen Williams Fellowship Program
Diana & Simon Raab Editorial Fellow

In honor of its founder, Galen Williams, and in order to nurture the next generation of leaders for the literary field, Poets & Writers offers the Galen Williams Fellowship Program.

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Poets & Writers Magazine

Joseph F. McCrindle Foundation Online Editorial Fellow

New York, NY
posted 
5.8.17

Galen Williams Fellowship Program
Joseph F. McCrindle Foundation Online Editorial Fellow

In honor of its founder, Galen Williams, and in order to nurture the next generation of leaders for the literary field, Poets & Writers offers the Galen Williams Fellowship Program.

The Joseph F. McCrindle Foundation Online Editorial Fellow will work with the editorial department, assisting in the production of content for pw.org. This paid fellowship will provide experience in the production of online content and the management of a dynamic, highly trafficked website.

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Creative Writing Ink

Online Creative Writing Course Tutors

posted 
4.28.17

Position: Online Creative Writing Course Tutors

We require tutors for our online creative writing courses. Courses include beginners, intermediate, advanced creative writing, poetry, memoir, screenwriting, writing for children and young adults. If you are interested in teaching another online course, please also get in touch.

Our online courses are not live classes. You can set your own schedule and work from home. 

Duties include: 

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Baruch College

Professional Writing Consultant

New York, NY
posted 
4.25.17

The Baruch College Writing Center anticipates openings for 2-3 professional writing consultants to join our vibrant and engaged staff of writers and teachers for the Fall 2017 semester. The priority deadline for applications is May 15th. We plan to schedule interviews for June, and to make final hiring decisions in August (pending budget information).  https://writingcenter.baruch.cuny.edu/for-consultant-applicants/

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