Nonfiction editors are responsible for reading and assessing submissions in a timely fashion on an ongoing basis. In collaboration with their colleagues, nonfiction editors select work for publication, meeting virtually as an editorial team at least once per month to discuss submissions.
As part of the managing editor’s office, production editors at MAYDAY are responsible for layout and publishing MAYDAY content. In addition to a general interest for literary publishing, we are seeking applicants with backgrounds/interests in digital journalism and publishing.
The production manager at MAYDAY is responsible for organizing the workflow of the production editors. The production manager will organize the Production Prep Sheet, make changes and adjustments to the schedule, and maintain communication with staff and contributors.
The social media editor develops and curates content for MAYDAY’s social media platforms, including important updates about MAYDAY content and activities, cross-promotions with peer-publications and other effective forms of audience-engagement.
As part of the managing editor’s office, the promotions manager at MAYDAY acts as the official “voice” of the magazine, writing all the ad copy for the website, social media, and our bimonthly newsletter. In this role, the promotions manager assists MAYDAY in promoting new content, contests, special events, and volunteer recruitment searches.