A project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB)
JOB OPPORTUNITY: EDITOR/WRITER
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Verbal is seeking to recruit two confident, innovative, and highly collaborative part-time Editor/Writers to join our team: one focusing on Children & Young People (C&YP) literature, and the other on Interactive/Choose Your Own Adventure fiction.
This is an opportunity to join an interdisciplinary team of Creative Writing, Editing, and Psychology experts with the goal of integrating the various components of our annual programme.
This role requires a strong commitment to working collaboratively in a team environment.
The team will be responsible for:
1. Editing & Production of 3 x HU magazines and 1 x Annual anthology
2. Production of Creative Content for Verbal’s Education & Outreach programmes through participation in the Verbal “Writers Room”
3. Design & Facilitation of advanced Creative Writing Training/Workshops
The team will consist of:
1 x Managing Editor – In post
CONTRACT DETAILS
Location: Derry-Londonderry
Salary: £30,541 - £32,234 (PRO RATA) – 20 hours per week
Working Hours: Part-time, Office-based
Reporting to: Managing Editor
RECRUITMENT PROCESS SUMMARY
Prior to a formal recruitment process, we invite potential candidates to submit an Expression of Interest by providing the following information to clare@theverbal.co:
* A resume of your writing career, detailing where and when you have been published. (Samples of your work may be included but will not be returned)
* A personal statement (max 1,000 words) describing yourself, your passion for writing, your accomplishments, and what you can bring to the role
* A description of your experience in creative writing and training, along with the contact details of an independent reference who can vouch for this experience. (This reference will not be contacted unless you are shortlisted for Stage 2)
Following Stage 1, a formal application will be shared with successful candidates, leading to Stage 3 — shortlisting and in-person interviews.
We also have roles as:
Learning & Development Officer
Joining Verbal for Peace of Mind projects.
Part-Time Project Trainer
Helping improve the social, emotional, and psychological wellbeing of participants.
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