ROOTED LITERARY MAGAZINE

Volunteer with Rooted Literary Magazine

Rooted Literary Magazine is a volunteer-run organization. We maintain a flexible, fully remote work flow designed to give publishing hopefuls experience across the different facets of periodical publication. Positions require about 3-10 hours of work a week depending on the role and stage of publication. We are currently accepting applications for the following roles:

  • Art Editor
  • Music Editor

Art Editor Duties

  • Review 10 submissions a week and recommend the ones that fit the magazine’s image for publication.
  • Provide artistic critiques.
  • Communicate edits and manage revisions with contributors.
  • Build issue lineups and keep production on schedule.
  • Proofread and check final layouts for accuracy and consistency.
  • Collaborate with the editorial team during meetings and review sessions.
  • Maintain organized records of submissions, edits, and communication.
  • Represent the magazine and support contributor/community engagement.

Music Editor Duties include

  • Analyze music submissions for elements like lyrical content, rhythm, audio quality, and originality.
  • Ensure the chosen songs adhere to the current submission call theme. 
  • Collaborate with the Editor-in-Chief and Design Lead on designing lyric videos and visualizers using Canva.

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