The Australian Association of Writing Programs

CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

 

ISLAND MAGAZINE

 

POSITION: EMERGING EDITOR

 

Island is looking for a dynamic person interested in taking up the newlycreated position of emerging editor. The position is part-time (8 hours perweek @ $25 per hour), based in Sandy Bay, Tasmania. It provides an opportunityfor mentoring with both the editor of Islandand members of the Society of Editors (Tas).

The emerging editor would be responsible for creating a new online sitededicated to the work of emerging writers and visual artists. Island has an existing website at http://www.islandmag.com. This new initiative would develop out of that site. Each quarter it would feature a selection of poetry, non-fiction and short fiction by Australia’s top emerging writers. Each issue would also feature the work of an emerging visual artist.

 

The successful applicant would have some, or all, of the following:

·     Experience with, and a passion for, writing

·     A keen interest in pursuing a career as an editor

·     Experience working in an online environment

·     Capacity for organisation and ability to work with deadlines

·     An interest in contemporary visual arts

 

There is no provision for travel or costs of removal; these would have to be the responsibility of the successful applicant.

 

If you think you might be the right person for this opportunity, please email (as an attachment) a 3 page Word document containing: a 1 page expression of interest; and a two page CV. Email to: island.magazine@utas.edu.au

 

Closing date:            Thursday 9 April, 2009

 

Enquiries: Gina Mercer: (03) 6226 2325 or island.magazine@utas.edu.au