CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES (4 available)



October Hill Magazine is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides a platform for new and unpublished authors. Our team consists entirely of volunteers who dedicate their time towards fulfilling their passion for publishing and being a resource for authors. By joining the OHM team, you will gain insight into how an online literary magazine sources, reviews, and manages submissions. We provide hands-on training opportunities, including critiquing, copyediting/proofreading, and refining short stories and poetry. Team members may apply their hours towards internship/college credit.


There are several opportunities to grow at October Hill Magazine. We look forward to welcoming you to the team!


When Applying

Email [email protected]

  • Include the role in the subject line: "Application for ...... "
  • Include your cover letter and resume
  • Make sure your email is included with your submission materials
  • Indicate your availability (when you can start, how long you expect you can stay on the team, etc.)

Available Positions

  • Communications Coordinator
  • Layout Editor/Graphic Design
  • Assistant Poetry Editor
  • Assistant Short Story Editor

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Communications Coordinator (Volunteer/Intern)

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October Hill Magazine seeks an intern to take on the functions of Communications Coordinator. The Communications Coordinator will work directly with the Managing Editor to execute the Magazine's communication strategy and to post new information and critical updates on the Magazine's social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and TikTok.


This role will require approximately four to five hours or less of work per week. The Communication Coordinator's role will include creating graphics; researching popular hashtags to increase awareness; crafting 25- to 100-word messages to expand awareness of the Magazine; and overseeing the Magazine's blog, including assigning, creating, and managing content.


October Hill Magazine was created as a platform for new and aspiring authors of short stories and poetry. The magazine has since broadened its offerings to include book reviews, photography, and illustrations.


General Overview of Duties

  • Under the supervision of the Managing Editor, create a schedule of posts for the OHM social media channels.
  • Tailor social media posts according to the specific platforms and audiences.
  • Create graphics via Canva for social media posts.
  • Have a basic understanding of hashtags and other methods to increase reach and exposure.
  • Schedule social media posts using scheduling software such as Buffer, Hootsuite, etc.
  • Report statistics to the Managing Editor weekly, monthly, and quarterly.
  • Maintain the OHM brand (voice, style, color, etc.)

Software Used

  • Buffer
  • Google Suite (Chat, Drive, etc.)
  • Social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Pinterest, YouTube, TikTok, etc.)
  • Canva
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud a plus but not required

To apply, include your cover letter and resume in an email to [email protected]. The subject of the email should be "Application for Communications Coordinator"



Layout Editor/Graphic Designer (Volunteer/Intern)

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October Hill Magazine seeks an intern to take on the functions of a Layout Editor/Graphic Designer. The Layout Editor/Graphic Designer will work with the Managing Editor and Editorial Director to design graphics and lay out the publication before final issuance. This role will require approximately two to three hours or less of work per week. The Layout Editor/Graphic Designer's role will include creating graphics for social media, laying out the submissions for each issue (quarterly), and implementing design elements into the overall visual appeal of the publication.


October Hill Magazine was created as a platform for new and aspiring authors of short stories and poetry. The magazine has since broadened its offerings to include book reviews, photography, and illustrations.


General Overview of Duties:

  • Under the supervision of the Managing Editor and Editorial Director, create graphics for social media platforms as well as for use in the final issue of the magazine.
  • Quarterly, lay out the submissions (short stories, poetry, book reviews) according to October Hill standards and style guide. Includes organizing text in columns, making sure the lines are baselined, and adjusting the kerning as needed.
  • Ensure that graphics and files are embedded and that the final PDF file is of manageable capacity to upload.
  • Have a basic understanding of design and layout platforms such as Canva, Photoshop, InDesign.
  • Understand what graphics can and cannot be used according to copyright laws, and an understanding of where to find usable graphics.

Software Used:

  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Canva
  • Google Drive

To apply, include your cover letter and resume in an email to [email protected]. The subject of the email should be "Application for Layout Editor/Graphic Designer" You may include items from your design portfolio, if desired.




Assistant Poetry Editor (Volunteer/Intern)

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October Hill Magazine seeks an intern to take on the functions of Assistant Poetry Editor. The Assistant Poetry Editor will work directly with the Lead Poetry Editor and Managing Editor to read, assess, and proofread new poetry submissions for the magazine each quarter. The intern should have some degree of familiarity with both modern and traditional poetry forms. No practical experience is necessary. This internship will require 10 hours or less of work per week.


October Hill Magazine was created as a platform for new and aspiring authors of short stories and poetry. The magazine has since broadened its offerings to include book reviews, photography, and illustrations.


General Overview of Duties

  • Under the supervision of the Managing Editor, collaborate with the editors via Google Chat to determine publication schedule and assign submissions to review.
  • Attend and participate in poetry editor staff meetings every two weeks.
  • Be prepared to discuss comments/suggestions about submissions.
  • Review/edit 50-200 poems quarterly.
  • Be an ambassador and champion of the publication to increase reach and bring in new authors.

Learning Outcomes

  • Gain insight into the editorial review process and timeline
  • Time management skills
  • Collaboration with fellow editors
  • Long-lasting connections

To apply, include your cover letter and resume in an email to [email protected]. The subject of the email should be "Application for Assistant Poetry Editor Internship"




Assistant Short Story Editor (Volunteer/Intern)

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October Hill Magazine seeks an intern to take on the functions of Assistant Short Story Editor. The Assistant Short Story Editor will work directly with the Lead Short Story Editor and Managing Editor to read, assess, and edit new submissions for the magazine each quarter. The intern should have some degree of familiarity with copyediting, proofreading, developmental editing, and the ability to provide editorial critiques. Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style is a plus. No practical experience necessary. This internship will require 10 hours or less of work per week.


October Hill Magazine was created as a platform for new and aspiring authors of short stories and poetry. The magazine has since broadened its offerings to include book reviews, photography, and illustrations.


General Overview of Duties

  • Under the supervision of the Managing Editor, collaborate with the editors via Google Chat to determine publication schedule and assign submissions to review/edit.
  • Attend and participate in short story editor staff meetings every two weeks.
  • Be prepared to discuss comments/suggestions about short story submissions.
  • Review/edit 5-10 short stories quarterly.
  • Be an ambassador and champion of the publication to increase reach and bring in new authors.

Learning Outcomes

  • Refine copyediting, proofreading, and developmental editing skills
  • Gain insight into the editorial review process and timeline
  • Time management skills
  • Collaboration with fellow editors Long-lasting connections

To apply, include your cover letter and resume in an email to [email protected]. The subject of the email should be "Application for Assistant Short Story Editor Internship"




Editorial Team



Samantha Morley

Editorial Director


Hannah Robinson

Managing Editor



​OPEN

Lead Short Story Editor


Orion Emerick

Assistant Short Story Editor


Brandi Martin

Assistant Short Story Editor


Aliana Lloyd

Assistant Short Story Editor


Zaara Malik

Assistant Short Story Editor



OPEN

Lead Poetry Editor


Erin Mullens

Assistant Poetry Editor


Lexi Cipriani

Assistant Poetry Editor


McKenna Hall

Assistant Poetry Editor


Rena Wei

Assistant Poetry Editor



Julia Romero

Short Story Book Reviewer


Abby Herbert

Poetry Book Reviewer



Marie Bogdanoff

Proofreader


OPEN

Communications Coordinator


OPEN

Layout Editor/Graphic Designer



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