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WE ARE NOW HIRING AN EXECUTIVE EDITOR!
JOB TITLE
Executive Editor of Life Matters Journal
A contracted position in the service of Rehumanize International
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Executive Editor will be paid based on work completed towards specific tasks for the publication of the digital and print magazine Life Matters Journal, currently published on an ongoing basis on the Rehumanize International website, as well as in print 6 times annually. In addition, the Executive Editor will assist in the publication of the Create | Encounter issue of Life Matters Journal and its associated release events. The Executive Editor will work approximately 20 hours per month and will be paid a set amount on a monthly basis.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Executive Editor will be responsible for tasks including, but not limited to:
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Serve as Editor-in-Chief for blog and printed Life Matters Journal: They will serve as Editor-in-Chief for the Rehumanize blog and the print Life Matters Journal, including working with our Creative Director to collect, edit, and publish all articles both online, and in six print and digital issues of the Life Matters Journal magazine (input according to our style guide). Tasks may include:
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Managing contributors and editors and soliciting pieces for the magazine: working with intern writers, staff writers, and other staff members of Rehumanize International to solicit pieces for the magazine and blog, keeping in mind the budget for the magazine contractors and the number of pieces needed for the blog and magazine.
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Organizing the editing of all submissions: keep track of and contact all staff editors for editing the pieces according to the magazine style guide, and periodically edit articles or assign Rehumanize International staff members to write articles.
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Managing layout: working with the Creative Director to determine which articles will be included in the print edition of Life Matters Journal.
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Managing final stages: Sending the final document to other staff members for review before sending it to the printer and notifying the current staff responsible for payment that a new issue has been ordered.
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Sending release notices: write and send an email notifying the email mailing list of the release of the current issue.
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Completing special annual projects: The Executive Editor may assist with soliciting artwork and participating in the judging panel for the special edition creative issue of Life Matters Journal: Create | Encounter.
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Manage digital edition of Life Matters Journal: will design and make edits as necessary to update the Rehumanize International website with new blog articles. Ensure that posts are tagged correctly and updates to the website are made on a regular basis.
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Attend regular meetings with the Creative Director: the Executive Editor will meet regularly with the Creative Director to update her on magazine and blog progress issues.
COMPENSATION
As contract compensation, Rehumanize International shall pay the Executive Editor a stipend based on work completed, until the contract is released. The base pay for this position shall be $350 per month at minimum. The contractor will also be eligible to have expenses reimbursed when incurred in the course of doing business on behalf of Rehumanize International.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit:
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Resume
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Cover Letter
Send these documents to Aimee Murphy as a Google Doc attachment or Word file with the email subject line "EXECUTIVE EDITOR APPLICATION."
Internships
On a case-by-case basis, we may be able to work with students seeking to volunteer or intern with a nonprofit organization for college credit. If you are interested in this, please contact Aimee Murphy.
Write For Us
NOW HIRING STAFF WRITERS!
We are currently looking for passionate people who are willing to share their voices for some of the most persecuted among us: the aborted, bombed, executed and euthanized.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Provide content for both Life Matters Journal (print) and the Rehumanize Blog (digital).
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Two (2) pieces of writing per month on current events or salient topics to human dignity, as discussed with the Managing Editor.
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Adhere to the Rehumanize International Style Guide at all times.
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Click here to download the Style Guide
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Writing will be copy-edited on submission.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
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Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
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Background in journalism or discursive and academic writing preferred.
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An adherence to and understanding of the principles of the Consistent Life Ethic.
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The ability to conceive, develop, and complete plans without close supervision.
COMPENSATION
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Staff writers are legally freelancers; while no salary is provided, Rehumanize International compensates writers and columnists through an honorarium for each piece published. The payment scale is as follows:
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300-499 words: $15
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500-799 words: $25
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800-999 words: $40
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1000+ words: $50
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Note: This position is remote, so you may work from wherever you live. If you are located in the Pittsburgh area, where our headquarters is located, you are welcome to come into the office any time!
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit:
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3 writing samples
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Resume
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Cover Letter
Send these documents to Aimee Murphy as a Google Doc attachment or Word file with the email subject line "STAFF WRITER APPLICATION."
If you are not interested in becoming a staff writer, but you'd like to submit an individual article to Rehumanize:
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Review our style guide and make sure your piece adheres to those guidelines.
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Send your article (as a Google Doc or Word file) to our Editor in Chief Maria Oswalt with the email subject line "REHUMANIZE ARTICLE SUBMISSION." Please include your mailing address and phone number in this email so we may compensate you for your writing if it is chosen for publication.
COMPENSATION
Rehumanize International compensates writers and columnists through an honorarium for each piece published. The payment scale is as follows:
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300-499 words: $15
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500-799 words: $25
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800-999 words: $40
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1000+ words: $50