Editor/Writer

A project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB)  

JOB OPPORTUNITY EDITOR/WRITER

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

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.

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;

Editing & Production of 3 x HU magazines and 1 x Annual anthology

Production of Creative content for Verbal’s Education & Outreach programmes through participation in the Verbal “Writers Room”

Design & facilitation of advanced Creative Writing Training/workshop

The team will consist of

1 x Managing Editor – In post

2 x Editors/writers - Recruiting

1 x Applied Psychologist –In post 

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CONTRACT DETAILS

Location: Derry-Londonderry
Salary: £30,541 - £32,234 (PRO RATA) – 20 hours per week
Working Hours: Part-time, Office-based
Reporting to: Managing Editor

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RECRUITMENT PROCESS SUMMARY

Prior to a formal recruitment process we are asking possible candidates to submit an Expression of Interest by providing the following information at

Stage 1 – send to clare@theverbal.co

Stage 1 – Expression of Interest please forward

1. A most recent general CV
2. A resume of your writing career detailing where and when you have been published. (You may include samples of your work, but these will not be returned)
3. A personal statement describing yourself, your passion for writing, your accomplishments and what you believe you could bring to the role (word limit 1,000 maximum)
4. A description of your experience in creative writing working & training along with the name and contact details of an independent reference who can vouch for this type of work.  (Your reference will not be contacted if you are unsuccessful in being shortlisted to the second stage)

STAGE 2 -A formal application will be shared with candidates who successfully pass Stage 1

STAGE 3 – Shortlisting & in person interview.

For further information on this position please click on the 'Apply' button above (https://www.theverbal.co/editor-writer)