Literary Magazine Assistant (Editorial & Marketing)

About the role

VOLUME 0 is a literary magazine that showcases bold, independent short fiction. We are seeking a highly motivated Assistant to support editorial, marketing, and operational functions, helping to grow our brand and readership.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain story pipelines, coordinate submissions, and recommend pieces for publication.
• Proofread individual stories and full issues, and perform quality assurance on digital and print proofs.
• Update and create website content, manage the distribution calendar, and assist with social‑media feeds.
• Handle customer‑service email, track subscriber data, and support fulfillment processes.
• Provide general administrative support to the Manager, including correspondence and scheduling.

Required profile

• 0‑3 years of relevant experience in publishing, media, or related fields.
• Strong writing and editing abilities with a keen literary taste.
• Practical, results‑oriented mindset and good problem‑solving skills.
• Basic quantitative aptitude and enthusiasm for VOLUME 0’s brand.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary range of $60,000‑$70,000 per year.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative environment with indie authors.
• Broad exposure to editorial, marketing, and operations functions.