Jobs
We are looking for new team members to join our volunteer staff. These are unpaid roles, and as such are dependent on your own capacity. We strongly suggest those who are looking to build their journalistic network, develop editor skills, and learn how to run a publication apply.
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Art Editor
The Art Editor runs our art section and is a part of Kajal Magazine‘s editorial staff. It’s a fairly autonomous role without micro-managing.
The job requires
- At least one new post a month, either written by you or by a contributor you work with
- Biweekly check-ins with the team via Slack
- Inbox maintenance for contributors pitching and/or PR requests from galleries
- A strong vision for the section
- Working with the Editor-in-Chief to determine the editorial calendar
Qualifications
- An interest in South Asian storytelling and journalism related to art
- Some reporting/editing experience, either through school or as a contributor elsewhere online
If you’re interested, please send your resume, a short cover letter, relevant clips if you have them, and the names of 3 South Asian artists you’re interested in covering to nadya@kajalmedia.com. If you move forward, you will be asked to pitch 3-5 stories and publish 2-3 of them on the site to learn how the magazine runs.
Books Editor
The Books Editor contributes to our reviews section and is a part of Kajal Magazine‘s editorial staff. It’s a fairly autonomous role without micro-managing.
The job requires
- At least one new post a month, either written by you or by a contributor you work with
- Biweekly check-ins with the team via Slack
- Inbox maintenance for contributors pitching and/or requests from publishers
- A strong vision for the section
- Working with the Editor-in-Chief to determine the editorial calendar
Qualifications
- An interest in South Asian storytelling and literary journalism
- Some reporting/editing experience, either through school or as a contributor elsewhere online
If you’re interested, please send your resume, a short cover letter, relevant clips if you have them, and the names of 3 upcoming book releases or authors you’re interested in covering to nadya@kajalmedia.com. If you move forward, you will be asked to pitch 3-5 stories and publish 2-3 of them on the site to learn how the magazine runs.