Wasafiri, the UK’s leading magazine of international contemporary writing, is seeking to recruit a dynamic Digital Editor to take over responsibility for the online profile of the organisation, manage our social media platforms, and commission and edit material for Wasafiri.org.
A lover of literature, committed to diversifying the voices heard in UK and global publishing, the ideal candidate is a creative individual with the skills to lead the expansion of our online offerings to reach new audiences. In the role, you will also contribute to the editing of our quarterly print magazine and assist the wider editorial team in discovering, supporting, and promoting the world’s best new writing.
In particular, we are looking for individuals with expertise in the following areas:
Online publishing
Marketing and communications (especially social media)
Editing of creative and critical work
Launched in 1984 to create a vibrant publication space for authors from Africa, the Caribbean, South Asia, and their diasporas,Wasafiri has spread its reach over the last 36 years to encompass the works of writers worldwide.
Ideal start date: Monday 15 February 2021
Click here to download the role descriptor and person specification.
Closing date for applications: 5.00pm, Thursday 14 January 2021
Interviews: Week commencing 25 January 2021