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Posted August 08, 2026

Assistant, VOLUME 0

Book of the Month
New York, NY, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Summary
VOLUME 0 is a literary magazine focused on the new lit scene. We publish short fiction by indie authors unafraid to break the mold. We’re looking for a highly driven assistant to join our small team and help build our brand and readership. This is a cross-functional role that includes editorial, marketing, and operations work. The position reports to the Manager of VOLUME 0.

What You Will Do…

Editorial and Content

  • Maintain story and content pipelines.
  • Coordinate and file story submissions from agents, writers, and publishers.
  • Read and recommend stories for the magazine.
  • Identify potential contributors and stories.
  • Assist Manager with story editing.

Editorial Operations

  • Maintain industry mailing lists and facilitate mailings of issues.
  • Proofread individual stories and full issues.
  • QA digital and physical proofs of the magazine and related products.

Marketing

  • Assist with maintaining the website and create website content.
  • Monitor and maintain distribution calendar.
  • Help execute initiatives to build brand awareness and gain subscribers.
  • Work on social media feeds if appropriate.
  • Help organize and staff relevant parties and events.

Operations

  • Maintain Volume 0 customer service email, clearing any issues daily and properly escalating any complex requests.
  • Maintain subscriber tracker and facilitate fulfillment.

Other Responsibilities

  • Serve as Assistant to the Manager and help with correspondence, scheduling and other tasks as requested.
  • Assist with other processes and tasks as needed or requested.


About You...

  • 0-3 years of some type of experience
  • Highly motivated, practical person who gets things done quickly
  • Demonstrated writing/editing abilities
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and reasonable math skills
  • Good literary and cultural taste, particularly the downtown independent scene
  • Understanding of and enthusiasm for the VOLUME 0 brand and collected work
Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000

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