Prose Reader

The Paris Review is thrilled to open a call for applications to their paid prose reader program.

In 2024, Paris Review will begin accepting unsolicited submissions of prose via Submittable and physical mail three times a year, in February, June, and October. They are currently seeking readers to join for their February reading cycle on Submittable, which will run from approximately February 12 to April 1, with the possibility of staying on for additional cycles. The Paris Review’s readers are expected to read and evaluate at least forty submissions a week, and are paid $875 at the end of each seven-week reading period. This is a remote position, and they will consider candidates in any location. Candidates who live in New York City will also be considered for the opportunity to read hard-copy submissions that are mailed to their Chelsea office.

Due to the volume of applications they receive, they are able to reply only if they are interested in discussing your application further.

Requirements

The Paris Review’s readers are expected to read and evaluate at least forty submissions a week, and are paid $875 at the end of each seven-week reading period. This is a remote position, and they will consider candidates in any location. Candidates who live in New York City will also be considered for the opportunity to read hard-copy submissions that are mailed to our Chelsea office.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should provide a résumé; a cover letter that speaks to their reading habits, time management skills, and editorial experience; and three brief responses (of no more than 200 words each) to the three prose pieces available at the following link, assessing each story’s strengths and weaknesses: https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/reader-application-stories.pdf

Please send your application materials to opportunities@theparisreview.org with the subject line “[Your Last Name] February 2024 Prose Reader Application.” The application period is now open and will close on December 15, 2023, at 11:59 P.M. EST. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted in January 2024.