Join the Team

FIYAH Literary Magazine is seeking a non-fiction editor to join our award-winning staff! This is a new position, so the Non-Fiction Editor will be provided the support to mold the processes related to the department. Non-fiction content would relate to the craft, history and/or analysis of Black speculative fiction and fandom. The position pays $400 per issue plus a $200 bonus per year on staff, and can be performed remotely.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Solicit or otherwise acquire up to two (2) works of non-fiction for publication in each quarterly issue
• Provide necessary edits in accordance with FIYAH’s stylesheet, policies, budget, and standards of quality
• Issue and secure contracts for contributors
• Adhere to publication deadlines
• Attend bi-monthly virtual meetings with the team 

QUALIFICATIONS

The aspiring non-fiction editor should have:

• 2+ years editorial experience
• A familiarity/proficiency with American English and AAVE standards of written expression 
• A working knowledge of genre topics and content across all mediums as they relate to Black creators
• A thorough familiarity with FIYAH, our goals, and mission statement

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Please complete the form below by [date] and include 2-3 clippings or links to pieces you’ve edited elsewhere. Applications close December 31st.