Job Description: Assistant Editor
This is a part-time, seasonal position from Nov 15 to June 15 each year. The ideal candidate will be local to Saskatoon, SK.
Duties:
- Screen TDP submissions packages (normally a cover letter and writing sample), forwarding the best submissions to the Acquisitions Editor each month and rejecting the rest by email using a standard form letter.
- Maintain a log of submissions that includes pertinent data on each submission and submit this log to the Acquisitions Editor each month.
- Meet regularly with the Acquisitions Editor to discuss the most promising submissions and any other issues arising from the recent submission intake.
Qualifications:
This is a great entry-level opportunity for someone wanting to work in literary publishing. The ideal candidate will be very well read, with a passion for Canadian literature; will have experience making judgements about the quality of works-in-progress, such as working as an editor or editorial assistant or intern at a literary magazine or equivalent, and/or attending writing workshops. Most important is a genuine love of language and literature, and an enthusiasm and an eye for strong literary writing. This job will involve using a word processor and email client; familiarity with this software is a requirement.
Salary:
Part-time hours at 8 hours a week of work. Beginning wage is $20/hr with a provision for an increase in wage after a three-month probationary period.
Please send a cover letter and resumé to [email protected] with the subject line Assistant Editor Application. Deadline for applications is October 17, 2025.
