Visual Arts Editor

Founded in 2017, Oyster River Pages publishes voices that speak to what it means to be alive in this world. We look for language and stories and images that move us out of ourselves and into other spaces as we seek to publish those who bring balance and diversity to historical institutions of power. Over the years, ORP has grown tremendously publishing hundreds of contributors, launching a successful internship program, and the Emerging Voices initiative that offers support to emerging writers. With our newly issued nonprofit status, ORP seeks to build upon our achievements to date by professionalizing our operations in order to advance our mission. 

In 2024, ORP seeks a motivated individual to serve as Editor for ORP’s Visual Arts. Aware of the barriers in publishing, ORP seeks submissions from new voices and perspectives in the visual arts,  especially individuals who may not have access to conventional resources and supports. We seek to demystify the publishing process by being a welcoming and inclusive space.

Responsibilities 

  • Review Visual Arts submissions (about 50 per year).

  • Send decline letters to those who are not chosen.

  • Work with the editorial team to design Visual Arts content pages, including uploading and formatting accepted submissions on the table of contents; and reviewing uploaded content to check for errors, typos, extra spaces, etc.

  • Communicate with authors of selected pieces to collect bios, photos, audio files, and Contributor Showcase responses. 

  • Use social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn) to highlight authors, promote the journal, and connect with other literary/artistic organizations/communities.

  • Meet online with ORP’s Editorial Team (about once a month); additional meetings may be scheduled depending on needs. 

Preferred Qualifications  

  • Strong editorial and analytical skills, and written and verbal communication skills.

  • Self-motivated, flexible, and energetic with a capacity for independent and team work.

  • Attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills and multi-tasking ability.

  • Commitment to empowering new voices in fiction, especially from underrepresented groups (Brown and Black voices, Queer voices, voices that are decentered and marginalized).

Time Period: This is a one-year appointment with availability of extension, consisting of 5-10 hours/month and flexible scheduling. Note that most monthly team meetings tend to take place in the evenings Eastern Time.

Salary: This is a volunteer position.

To apply: Answer the questions in our application form and submit along with your resume, contact information for two references, and a writing sample via Submittable by October 31, 2023. Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis via Zoom video platform. 

Questions? Email ORP at oysterriverpages@gmail.com