Editor Writer, AD WARRIOR

Guardian Jobs; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative organization is looking for two part-time Editor/Writers to join their interdisciplinary team. This role focuses on Children's literature and interactive fiction, offering a chance to collaborate with experts in Creative Writing, Editing, and Psychology. You will be responsible for editing multiple publications and producing creative content for educational outreach. If you're passionate about literature and enjoy working in a team-oriented environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team and contribute to exciting projects that inspire young readers.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Editing & production of magazines and annual anthology.
• Production of creative content for outreach programmes.

Skills

Creative Writing

Editing

Team Collaboration

Content Production

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/workshop
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