Assistant, VOLUME 0

Summary
VOLUME 0 is a literary magazine focused on the new lit scene. We publish short fiction by indie authors unafraid to break the mold. We’re looking for a highly driven assistant to join our small team and help build our brand and readership. This is a cross-functional role that includes editorial, marketing, and operations work. The position reports to the Manager of VOLUME 0.
 

What You Will Do…

Editorial and Content 

• Maintain story and content pipelines. 
• Coordinate and file story submissions from agents, writers, and publishers. 
• Read and recommend stories for the magazine.
• Identify potential contributors and stories.
• Assist Manager with story editing. 

Editorial Operations

• Maintain industry mailing lists and facilitate mailings of issues.
• Proofread individual stories and full issues. 
• QA digital and physical proofs of the magazine and related products. 

Marketing

• Assist with maintaining the website and create website content. 
• Monitor and maintain distribution calendar. 
• Help execute initiatives to build brand awareness and gain subscribers.  
• Work on social media feeds if appropriate.
• Help organize and staff relevant parties and events.

Operations

• Maintain Volume 0 customer service email, clearing any issues daily and properly escalating any complex requests.
• Maintain subscriber tracker and facilitate fulfillment.   

Other Responsibilities

• Serve as Assistant to the Manager and help with correspondence, scheduling and other tasks as requested.
• Assist with other processes and tasks as needed or requested.

About You...

• 0-3 years of some type of experience
• Highly motivated, practical person who gets things done quickly
• Demonstrated writing/editing abilities
• Strong problem-solving abilities and reasonable math skills
• Good literary and cultural taste, particularly the downtown independent scene
• Understanding of and enthusiasm for the VOLUME 0 brand and collected work