LiP Magazine, a national quarterly of radical politics, culture, sex, and humor, is looking to add a Production Assistant 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 Production Assistant will work closely with the designers and creative director on all layout and production duties. This includes: pouring text, placing illustrations, finding photos/illustrations and making them print ready, entering copy edits, and preparing files for press.

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS:

This position requires a great attention to detail and organization. You will be working within pre-existing templates and style sheets, but a strong eye for design is a plus. This position will primarily be commited to working during a 4-6 week production period, every 3 months. The hours can be somewhat flexible, but we anticipate roughly 15 hours a week during that period.

The primary purpose of this position is to work during production times. If you should have the time, interest, and skill level, there may be additional work on an as needed basis.

Position Requirements:
- Strong computer skills, primarily Adobe Creative Suite (we use InDesign, but strong Quark candidates should still apply), and Mac OS X, FTP and HTTP skills a plus.
- Solid background and interest in typography.
- Ability to work with the group as well as independently.

The Production Assistant 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 samples of your work to: jobs@lipmagazine.org, with "Production Assistant" in the subject line.

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