BLR Office Assistant

Part-time Assistant for Literary Magazine

Bellevue Literary Review (BLR) is a literary magazine that publishes creative writing at the intersection of healthcare and the arts. BLR is an established publication (20 years), but recently incorporated as a nonprofit organization. As a newly energized startup, BLR is seeking a highly organized individual (part-time) to help manage daily operations.

Job Description:

BLR is seeking a part-time assistant in the NYC area to provide administrative support to the Managing Editor and Chief Editor. The position requires strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, self-motivated work ethic, and facility with a variety of software and web-based applications.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing orders and subscriptions
• Managing review process of submissions
• Monitoring email accounts
• Responding to customers
• Managing production calendar for journal
• Updating Wordpress website
• Basic video and image editing
• Posting on social media
• Assisting with events and promotion
• Assisting Managing Editor and Chief Editor as needed

Qualifications

• Interest in literature and the arts
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic about new projects and learning
• Familiarity with Google Drive, Wordpress, social media
• Familiarity with basic image/video editing (Canva, Photoshop, iMovie)
• Commitment to BLR’s mission and goals
• 3 references who can attest to work ethic

Helpful

• Familiarity with editorial and publishing world
• Proofreading skills
• Social media skills
• Marketing/publicity skills
• Familiarity with InDesign
• Familiarity with Submittable

Though we work remotely, we are NYC-based, and are looking for someone in the NYC-area. BLR is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and equity in all realms of its operations.

~15 hours per week, flexibly organized
$22 per hour