ASSOCIATE EDITOR / FACT CHECKER

LiP Magazine, a national quarterly of radical politics, culture, sex, and humor, is looking to add an Associate Editor to our team.

LiP's mission is to use a well-written, well-edited magazine with an accessible pop sensibility to promote a structural understanding of contemporary US and global society while providing tools, strategies, (as well as badly-needed comic relief), for equitable transformation. It's twice been nominated by Utne, in 2003 for Best Online Cultural Coverage, and again in 2004 for Best New Title, and has also garnered a 2005 Best Magazine distinction from Clamor Magazine, and two 2005 Project Censored awards. LiP is also the only non-women-centric independent publication in the U.S. with a majority female editorial group, contributor base, and readership.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Associate Editors are core members of our all-volunteer editorial group, and work closely with the Director, Managing Editor, Section Editors, and other Associate Editors on most editorial facets of LiP. Brainstorm and develop ideas for upcoming issue themes, identify, contact, and collaborate editorially with new and prospective writers, and regularly contribute your own writing and analysis to the project.

The Associate Editor provides general assistance to the Editor; this will include some correspondence with writers and other editors, inclusion on editorial discussion threads, and the maintenance/editing of our weekly Media Picks mailing list. (Please check out the Media Picks archive at lipmagazine.org/mediapicks, or sign up for the mailing list at lipmagazine.org/mailsignup).

Several weeks out of every production cycle (three months), the Associate Editor will also function as the lead fact checker for the print publication. Fact checking experience is desirable, but training will be available for otherwise qualified and enthusiastic applicants.

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate should have 2 to 4 years of independent writing and editing experience publishing under regular deadlines, and the demonstrated ability to thoroughly research stories and topics while handling multiple tasks in a fairly organized manner. An ability to brainstorm effectively with strong-willed editorial collaborators is a must, as is a comfort with collaborating primarily by email and phone. Associate Editors do not necessarily have to live in Oakland or the San Francisco Bay Area (though preferable), as long as they are available and responsive via phone and email. Associate Editors must be able to commit to at least one year (four issues), and must be aware that this position is, for the foreseeable future, unpaid. Alternative means of compensation (gift certificates, books, trinkets, or platonic love) may be available.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:

Please send resume and at least two writing clips to: jobs@lipmagazine.org, with "Associate Editor" in the subject line.

Writing samples should reflect a commitment to social change and a radical analysis of race/ethnicity, gender, hierarchy, and class. Samples (or examples) of humorous or satirical writing are also highly welcome, especially if they're funny.

LiP welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, and especially those currently or formerly involved with social change work, artistic endeavors, or other interesting side projects. People of color and/or typically marginalized genders are especially encouraged to apply.

You may also send all materials via snail mail, to:

LiP: Informed Revolt
PO Box 3478
Oakland, CA 94609

"LiP is what radical journalism should be, but rarely is in the U.S.: sharp, witty, and unafraid to challenge conventional wisdom."
-Tim Wise, antiracist activist and author of White Like Me: Notes From a Privileged Son

"LiP is marvelous. There's nothing that comes close to it in the culture today. Witty, but substantial, a product of a brilliant and diverse collection of excellent writers and contributors, mostly young, LiP is a must read."
-Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, historian, and author of Red Dirt: Growing Up Okie

"Intellectually rigorous, politically uncompromising, and consistently high quality."
-Lisa Jervis, Founder & Publisher, Bitch: Feminist Response to Pop Culture

"A print and online outfit with creative flair and meaningful substance, that seeks to reach beyond typical progressive audiences."
-Michael Albert, author, editor of Znet, and co-founder of Z Magazine

"I like LiP. It's tough, smart, and takes no prisoners. Read everything in it."
-Andrei Codrescu, poet, novelist, and commentator for National Public Radio