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Deputy Editor
Location:	Remote/Telecommute
Duration:	Ongoing, Part-Time Volunteer Position
Position Summary:	Are you passionate about the literary world and eager to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and growing literary journal? Five South is looking for a dedicated and talented Senior Editor to join our team. If you have a keen eye for exceptional writing, a collaborative spirit, and a drive to support emerging voices, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities:	Assist the Editor-in-Chief in the overall management of the journal. Participate in the selection and editing process of submissions, ensuring high-quality content. Collaborate with the editorial team to plan and execute publication schedules. Manage communications with contributors, providing feedback and guidance. Contribute to the development and implementation of editorial policies and strategies. Represent Five South within the broader literary community.
Qualifications:	Strong editorial skills with a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of literary craft. Experience in editing and publishing, preferably within a literary journal or similar publication. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. Passion for literature and a commitment to supporting diverse voices. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Proficiency in digital tools and platforms used in the publishing industry.
Benefits:	e part of a creative and supportive literary community. Work with a passionate team dedicated to promoting high-quality literature. Opportunity to shape the future of a growing literary journal. Engage with a diverse range of writers and readers. Contribute to the literary landscape and help discover new voices.
Application Process:	Please send your resume, a cover letter outlining your editorial experience and passion for literature, and two to three editing samples. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Deputy Editor

Location:

Remote/Telecommute

Duration:

Ongoing, Part-Time Volunteer Position

Position Summary:

Are you passionate about the literary world and eager to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and growing literary journal? Five South is looking for a dedicated and talented Senior Editor to join our team. If you have a keen eye for exceptional writing, a collaborative spirit, and a drive to support emerging voices, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

Assist the Editor-in-Chief in the overall management of the journal.
Participate in the selection and editing process of submissions, ensuring high-quality content.
Collaborate with the editorial team to plan and execute publication schedules.
Manage communications with contributors, providing feedback and guidance.
Contribute to the development and implementation of editorial policies and strategies.
Represent Five South within the broader literary community.

Qualifications:

Strong editorial skills with a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of literary craft.
Experience in editing and publishing, preferably within a literary journal or similar publication.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Passion for literature and a commitment to supporting diverse voices.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Proficiency in digital tools and platforms used in the publishing industry.

Benefits:

e part of a creative and supportive literary community.
Work with a passionate team dedicated to promoting high-quality literature.
Opportunity to shape the future of a growing literary journal.
Engage with a diverse range of writers and readers.
Contribute to the literary landscape and help discover new voices.

Application Process:

Please send your resume, a cover letter outlining your editorial experience and passion for literature, and two to three editing samples. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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