We are inviting applications for a nonfiction editor for our literary journal of global politics. This is a part-time, remote position that reports to Adi’s editor in chief.

Founded in 2019 and named after a Tamil word with three meanings—protest, intervention, and violence—the magazine is rooted in the lived experience of politics and policy, with a focus on the global majority. Adi publishes essays, fiction, poetry, and original illustrations, with a particular interest in genre-bending and interdisciplinary works from established and emerging writers. 

As nonfiction editor, you will help shape the direction of the magazine's nonfiction selection by commissioning both established and new writers and soliciting and evaluating nonfiction pitches (essays, graphic essays, interviews, Again columns, and hybrid works). This position requires a strong editorial eye, good instincts, a deep appreciation for the craft of writing, an ability to engage with diverse voices from around the world, and a knack for helping new and established writers express themselves. You will help shape the tone, values, orientations, and politics of our magazine.

Responsibilities:

• Commissioning (10%): Solicit work from emerging and established writers, particularly those from marginalized backgrounds and from the global majority. Review pitches for clarity, style, structure, innovative voice, diversity, and thematic relevance to Adi’s core concerns. 
• Editing (75%): Provide constructive feedback to writers, guiding them through the editing process. Work in collaboration with the editorial team and fact checkers. 
• Editorial Meetings (10%): Participate in weekly editorial meetings to discuss pitches, submissions, magazine themes, upcoming publication schedules, and special events.  Collaborate with other editors.
• Outreach and Engagement (5%): Seek out new and underrepresented voices that engage with global politics. Develop relationships with writers, organizations, activist and literary networks that focus on related themes.

This is a remote, part-time position (10 hours/week) offering the opportunity to work closely with a dynamic team of editors currently based in the United States and the United Kingdom. This position is open to international candidates. The salary is $40 USD/hour.

Qualifications and availability include: 

• 3+ years of experience editing essays
• Can work collaboratively with a team
• Is able to meet weekly with the editorial team
• Consistency, self-motivation, resourcefulness, and patience
• Passionate about global literature

Applications close on September 15th at 11:59 pm ET, though we urge interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.