LiP Magazine, a national quarterly of radical politics, culture, sex, and humor, is looking to add a Copy Chief 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:

The Copy Chief, (who will be required to wear absolutely nothing of a Chief-like nature) will be responsible for the organizing of copy editing and proofreading during the production of every issue. This will entail personally editing individual articles as well as assigning (in coordination with the Managing Editor) articles to other editors, and coordinating proofreaders during the last stages of production.

The Copy Chief will also work with the other editors to refine and update the LiP Style Guide, and will ensure that copy editors and proofreaders follow it.

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate should have some independent writing and editing experience, and must be capable of working under regular deadlines. The Copy Chief must be able to handle multiple tasks in an organized manner, and have a commitment to the politics and mission of LiP. The Copy Chief must also live in the San Francisco Bay Area, and must be available to come into the office for longer hours during production (every three months).

The Copy Chief 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 writing clips if you have them, to: jobs@lipmagazine.org, with "Copy Chief" 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