Assistant, VOLUME 0

VOLUME 0 is a new lit mag we launched last year that publishes visceral short stories with edgy and taboo themes. (See more at volume0.com.) We’re looking for a highly driven assistant to join our small team and help build our brand and readership. This is a cross-functional role that includes editorial, marketing, and operations work. The position reports to the Manager of VOLUME 0.

What You’ll Do

Editorial and Content

• Maintain story and content pipelines.
• Request and file story files from publishers.
• Read and recommend stories for the magazine.
• Identify potential contributors and stories.
  
  
  

Editorial Operations

• Maintain industry mailing lists and facilitate mailings of issues.
• Proofread individual stories and full issues.
• QA digital and physical proofs of the magazine and related products.
  
  
  

Marketing

• Maintain the website and create website content.
• Monitor and maintain distribution calendar.
• Operate email marketing program.
• Help execute initiatives to build brand awareness and gain subscribers.
• Work on social media feeds if appropriate.
• Help organize and staff relevant parties and events.
  
  
  

Operations

• Maintain Volume 0 customer service email, clearing any issues daily and properly escalating any complex requests.
• Maintain subscriber tracker and facilitate fulfillment.
  
  
  

Other Responsibilities

• Serve as Assistant to the Manager and help with correspondence, scheduling and other tasks as requested.
• Assist with other processes and tasks as needed or requested.
  
  
  

About You

• 0-3 years of some type of experience
• Highly motivated, practical person who gets things done quickly
• Demonstrated writing/editing abilities
• Strong problem solving abilities and reasonable math skills
• Reasonable math skills
• Good literary and cultural taste, particularly the download independent scene
• Understanding of and enthusiasm for the VOLUME 0 brand and collected works
  
  
  

Base Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000