Editor Writer

AD WARRIOR; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking dynamic part-time Editor/Writers to enhance their creative team. This role offers a unique chance to work on diverse projects, including editing magazines and producing engaging content for educational programs. The ideal candidates will thrive in a collaborative environment, contributing to the development of advanced creative writing workshops. If you are passionate about literature and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team dedicated to fostering creativity and inspiring young minds through literature.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to collaborative work in a team environment.
• Experience in editing and creative content production.

Responsibilities

• Edit and produce magazines and annual anthology.
• Create content for educational outreach programs.

Skills

Creative Writing

Editing

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Creative Writing or related field

Job description

Editor / Writer

Location: Derry, Londonderry

Salary: £30,541 - £32,234 (PRO RATA)

Hours: 20 hours per week

Verbal is seeking to recruit two confident, innovative, and highly collaborative part-time Editor/Writers to join our team: one focusing on Children & Young People (C&YP) literature, the other on Interactive/choose your own adventure fiction.

The Role

This is an opportunity to join an interdisciplinary team of Creative Writing, Editing, and Psychology experts with the goal of integrating the various components of our annual programme.

This role requires a strong commitment to working collaboratively in a team environment.

The team will be responsible for:

1. Editing & Production of 3 x HU magazines and 1 x Annual anthology
2. Production of Creative content for Verbal’s Education & Outreach programmes through participation in the Verbal “Writers Room”
3. Design & facilitation of advanced Creative Writing Training/workshops
4. The team will consist of:
5. 1 x Managing Editor – In post
6. 2 x Editors/writers - Recruiting
7. 1 x Applied Psychologist – In post

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for VERBAL, please click apply to complete your application.

Closing date: 19/05/2025