89 Writing Jobs, Lit Mag Opps, Pitch Calls, Fellowships, Internships, and More
Jobs for Writers (7.4.25) | Remote roles at Random House and Medium, pitch calls paying up to $0.75/word, and lots of volunteer opps at presses + mags!
Welcome to Sub Club’s Jobs for Writers!
Hopefully, our US-based friends have a long weekend to enjoy—a long weekend that I will not get in the way of. I mean, who would I be to get in the way of your maybe-long weekend? Nobody, that’s who. I mean, I’m somebody. But I’m not going to be in the way.
Okay, I’m doing the most. Let’s get straight to jobs.
Is your job—or a friend’s job, or a friend’s friend’s job—looking for a writerly person to do something… writerly? Share it with us!
We’ll list any paid or volunteer opportunity in writing, publishing, and editing. Find details and submit your opening here.
89 Writing Jobs, Lit Mag Opps, Pitch Calls, Fellowships, Internships, and More
15 Lit Mag + Volunteer Opportunities
9 Paying Pitch Calls
24 Full-Time Jobs
1 Teaching Gig
5 Fellowships + Residencies
4 Internships
31 Open Opportunities from Past Issues
Remember to check out the full details of each job posting before you apply. May you land all the jobs! Or, you know. Just the ones you actually want.
Editor-in-Chief, Solstice Literary Magazine
Greater Boston Area, MA (Hybrid) | $25/hr
A major opportunity to take on a collaborative leadership role at a journal with accelerated growth. An administrative position, which includes collaborating with writers domestically and internationally, with our volunteer staff and our Board. Direct fundraising; edit publications; organize contests, advertising, and outreach; coordinate events. A Managing Editor is on staff to assist. Contribute to our mission of diversity in race, class, gender, religion and country of origin.
To apply: Details here.
Editors, Unsolicited Press
Remote | Volunteer
Unsolicited Press is looking for editors with expertise in poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. You’ll handle line edits, copy edits, and work within deadlines to help bring our books to life.
To apply: Details here.
Publicist, Poetry Northwest
Remote | Volunteer
Poetry Northwest is seeking a publicist to support the editorial team. Responsibilities include:
Use Canva to create social media graphics for new print issues, upcoming events, calls for submissions, poems/reviews published online, prize nominations, new staff members, contributor updates, and other announcements.
Use Later and in-platform schedulers to plan timely posts on Instagram, Facebook, and X.
Handle communication with community via social media comments and direct messages.
To apply: Apply via Poetry Northwest’s Submittable.
Publicity, Unsolicited Press
Remote | Volunteer
Unsolicited Press is on the hunt for a publicist to work closely with our authors and secure meaningful press coverage. In this role, you’ll have plenty of independence, so a strong focus and self-motivation are key. This position is remote, with team check-ins on Zoom every few weeks.
To apply: Details here.
Social Media Manager, Amazing Stories
Remote | Volunteer
Amazing Stories is looking for the following:
Social Media Manager(s) willing to help keep social networks up-to-date on the happenings at Amazing Stories
All volunteers will receive, at a minimum, credit on the site and a subscription-level membership.
To apply: Details here.
Social Media Manager, Unsolicited Press
Remote | Volunteer
Unsolicited Press is looking for a creative, book-loving Social Media Manager to join our team and drive engagement across our social platforms. The ideal candidate has a passion for literature, an eye for design, and a knack for storytelling that brings books and authors to life online.
To apply: Details here.
Social Media Assistant, WTAW Press
Remote | Undisclosed Stipend
WTAW, an award-winning literary nonprofit organization that publishes books of prose, is seeking a Social Media Assistant to join its team. Prospective assistants should enjoy social media and content-creation, particularly literary and writing-related content, and either be actively engaged or enthusiastic about becoming actively engaged with those communities online.
To apply: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Details here.
Sales Representative, Unsolicited Press
Remote or Commission-Based | Volunteer
We’re seeking an experienced book sales representative to join our team. Unsolicited Press is entirely volunteer-run, but we’re open to a commission-based arrangement given the nature of this role.
To apply: Details here.
Marketing Manager, Unsolicited Press
Remote | Volunteer
We’re looking for a book marketing manager to join forces with our publicity team and lead marketing campaigns across multiple titles.
To apply: Details here.
Events and Programs Management Assistant, WTAW Press
Remote | Undisclosed Stipend
WTAW, an award-winning literary nonprofit organization that publishes books of prose, is seeking an Events and Programs Management Assistant to join its team. The ideal candidate will have experience within events and programs management, specifically within literary arts organizations and/or presses and/or education.
To apply: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Details here.
Publishing Assistant, WTAW Press
Remote | Undisclosed Stipend
WTAW, an award-winning literary nonprofit organization that publishes books of prose, is seeking a Social Media Assistant to join its team. Prospective assistants should enjoy social media and content-creation, particularly literary and writing-related content, and either be actively engaged or enthusiastic about becoming actively engaged with those communities online.
To apply: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Details here.
First Readers, WTAW Press
Remote | Volunteer
For this position, we look for writers who care deeply about literature and books. We want experienced writers, editors, and those with a background or education in creative writing or literature. Writers who are serious about their own craft are great candidates, as are those who are interested in learning what goes into publishing a strong catalog of books.
To apply: Details here.
Volunteer Readers: Short Stories, Fiction on the Web
Remote | Volunteer
Fiction on the Web is seeking volunteer readers for short story submissions. Readers are responsible for reading assigned material quickly and providing concise and thoughtful feedback.
To apply: Apply via Fiction on the Web’s Submittable.
Manuscript Readers, Neon Origami Press
Remote | Volunteer
We’re seeking passionate, detail-oriented readers to join our remote pool of volunteer manuscript reviewers. In this role, you'll help evaluate submissions for potential publication and contribute directly to the discovery of new literary voices. Work at your own pace with flexible deadlines.
To apply: Apply via LinkedIn.
Acquisitions, Unsolicited Press
Remote | Volunteer
We are always on the look out for folks who can read submissions.
To apply: Details here.
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