Comedy and games editors – WANTED

The F-Word is looking for volunteers to take over our video games coverage – and to create a new section dedicated to covering comedy.

(Read more about why we’re looking for a comedy editor here).

Applicants should be based in the UK. The current editorial team and collective are still majority white, middle class, and benefit from various other types of privilege, and I want to particularly encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly those not so well represented at the moment.

We are looking for two new section editors to join our team this time.

What the roles will involve:

  • taking on responsibility for your section
  • commissioning reviews, encouraging new voices from a range of backgrounds and diverse perspectives
  • dealing with the reviews that come in through the submissions pile
  • editing reviews (prior experience as an editor/subeditor/proofreader will be a distinct advantage, particularly experience of working with a set style guide)
  • posting reviews (familiarity with blogging platforms is an advantage here, as is at least basic HTML)
  • moderating comments
  • promoting reviews

working with me (the editor of The F-Word), the other section editors and The F-Word blog collective where necessary

You must be:

  • enthusiastic about this role and the opportunities to develop your section. It is a volunteer position, so some time, energy and regular internet access is required
  • ideally have some editing experience, as you will be working with submissions from an extremely broad range of contributors: some who have never written for publication before, while others are experienced journalists. Submissions need to be given a critical edit, making sensitive suggestions to the author and offering some guidance where needed. Submissions must also be edited in line with our style guide, so some experience in working with a house style is an advantage.

To apply: please email me ([email protected]) with a brief message setting out: which role you are applying for, why you want to take on the role and any prior experience. Please also briefly explain how you would like to see section develop. If you are applying for our new comedy role, then please also tell us who your favourite comedians are.

I am also asking for two references: section editors need to have access to and maintain our database of contributors, which includes sensitive information such as people’s real names and addresses. For that reason, this additional step is needed for those who are going to be dealing with this confidential data (particularly for those writing about sensitive issues under pseudonyms). Please include the contact details of two references – feel free to email me if you have questions on who would be a suitable reference, this doesn’t necessarily have to be a work-type reference.

The deadline for applications is 19 December.

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