Managing Editor, International Human Rights Art Movement
The IHRAM Press is looking for a Managing Editor for immediate employment. Job starts at 25 hours/week for $2500/month. Responsibilities include:
IHRAM Press editor will (in conjunction with the IHRAM Press Publisher, Tom Block):
- Manage outreach and respond to all literary submissions
- Create the themes and layout for the IHRAM Press Quarterly Magazine
- Jury work and layout accepted pieces into the IHRAM Press Literary Magazine
- Discover, create drafts and budgets for one grant per quarter
- Manage all marketing campaigns
- Run IHRAM Press Instagram and Mailchimp account
- Maintain IHRAM Press web pages
- Develop, design and implement book titles, two-three a year (at this time)
- Make suggestions by November 1 of each year for all prizes, including Pushcart Prize, Best American Short Stories and Best American Essays.
- Develop strategies to receive reviews of our books
- Develop and implement strategies for distribution of our books and quarterly magazine
- Manage all interns for the IHRAM Press
- Undertake to attend 1-3 book fairs a year
- Help develop and implement book readings, literary events and perhaps an activist
- literary festival, as time and energy allow
- Manage distribution through Gardners UK, and expand as possible
- Help continue to develop ideas and programs to expand our literary arm
Company Description The International Human Rights Art Movement is an independent press, as well as an ongoing series of art-activist events, festivals, workshops, and community programs at the intersection of art, advocacy, and society. The organization convenes social and political leaders alongside the public to inspire audiences through sincerity, beauty, and talent, encouraging a more open-minded, inclusive, and caring world. Founded on the belief that art can open hearts and minds and help heal societal divisions, the movement uses high-quality artistic expression to dissolve boundaries between people. Its artists work from a reflective and compassionate perspective rather than accusatory or oppositional approaches, fostering open-hearted creativity and discourse with politicians, social leaders, and communities as partners.
Qualifications
- Strong editorial, writing, and editing skills, with experience shaping narratives for arts, cultural, or advocacy-focused organizations.
- Proficiency in content planning, publication management, and workflow coordination, including managing editorial calendars and deadlines.
- Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders such as artists, activists, community members, and organizational leadership in a respectful, inclusive manner.
- Experience with digital publishing tools, content management systems, and basic social media or newsletter platforms.
- Demonstrated commitment to human rights, social justice, or community arts, and the ability to reflect these values in editorial decisions.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, with keen attention to detail and consistency in voice and style.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (such as Journalism, English, Communications, Arts Administration) or equivalent professional experience.
- Prior experience in a managing editor or senior editorial role, preferably in arts, nonprofit, or human rights settings.
Pay: $2,500.00 per month