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Towson University

Assistant Professor of English

Towson, MD · On-site

$72K - $75K/yr

... Literary Magazine; advise 10-15 undergraduates. Applicants will need to demonstrate the potential for strong research, excellent teaching, and service aligned with the college's expected outcomes of ...

Towson University

Assistant Professor of English

Campus, IL · On-site

$72K - $75K/yr

... Literary Magazine; advise 10-15 undergraduates. Applicants will need to demonstrate the potential for strong research, excellent teaching, and service aligned with the college's expected outcomes of ...

Wisconsin

Midwest Review Intern

Stevens Point, WI · On-site

$12/hr

Compensation $12/hour Hours 10 Hours per week Midwest Review is a nationally recognized literary magazine housed at UWSP and published by Professors Snowbarger, Stukenberg, and Tangedal. We're ...

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How much do literary magazine jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for literary magazine in the United States is $62,613.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,500.00 and $69,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a literary magazine?

A Literary Magazine job typically involves editing, curating, and publishing creative writing, such as poetry, fiction, and essays. Depending on the role, responsibilities may include reviewing submissions, proofreading content, designing layouts, and managing digital or print distribution. Some positions also involve marketing, fundraising, and community engagement. These jobs can be found in universities, independent presses, or online platforms, often requiring strong writing and editorial skills.

What are some typical daily responsibilities for staff working at a literary magazine?

Staff at a literary magazine typically review and select submissions, edit manuscripts, communicate with writers, and collaborate with fellow editors and designers to shape each issue. In addition to editorial work, you may engage in content planning meetings, coordinate with marketing and social media teams, and help manage the magazine’s online presence. Depending on the size of the publication, you could also assist with event planning or outreach to potential contributors. These varied tasks provide a dynamic workday and the opportunity to develop skills across multiple facets of the publishing process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the literary magazine position, and why are they important?

To thrive at a literary magazine, you need strong editorial judgment, excellent writing and proofreading skills, and a background in English, creative writing, or journalism. Familiarity with content management systems, publishing software like Adobe InDesign, and digital editing tools is often required. Effective communication, time management, and an ability to collaborate within a creative team set standout candidates apart. These abilities ensure high-quality content curation, smooth publication workflows, and positive contributor relationships in a fast-paced publishing environment.

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Infographic showing various Literary Magazine job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 26% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,613 per year, or $30.1 per hour.

Undergraduate Research Assistantship - Literary Assistant

Pace University

Manhattan, NY • On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Serve as an undergraduate research assistant on the project: Literary Arts Research and Programming Assistant.

The Literary Arts Research and Programming Assistant will research and co-administer, with me, the many arts activities I direct, as the New York City English Director of Creative and Professional Writing. both on campus and as extracurricular activities off campus. Also, a student creative writing project to enhance career development will be included in the Research Assistantship and mentored by me. This project will involve research for writing and research of possible sources for publishing the creative work in electronic or paper formats.

This work will include coordinating field trips to literary and artistic organizations, plays, readings in NYC, and other literary events; arranging on-campus conversations with outside creative and professional writers in English Dept. Literature and Professional and Creative Writing classes; coordinating on-campus readings by professional writers and Pace students; co-directing our annual spring writing awards program and ceremony, with refreshments and $20,000 in student prizes; organizing our collaborative English & Performing Arts annual Spring Writers' Festival with a student reading and the reading of a professional featured writer; conducting fall and spring student creative writing readings in collaboration with Aphros magazine; and throughout the AY26-27 year, researching and writing a creative work.

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Pace has always prioritized student success. A century ago, that meant propelling people to new highs in practical business careers. Our educational model is still real-world—but today Pace offers unbeatable opportunity to ambitious students at every level, in dozens of disciplines, and on three campuses. Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. We are at the forefront of creating opportunity and that mission is expressed in our motto: Opportunitas.

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