Jobs for Writers

The Kapnick Fellowship in Creative Writing at the University of Virginia is a post-MFA/PhD Research Associate position designed to bring an emerging writer to the University of Virginia, one of the top-ranked creative programs in the country, to participate in our vibrant writers’ community and teach innovative workshops to undergraduates.

Smith College invites applications from established poets for the Grace Hazard Conkling professorship, to begin July 1, 2026.  This is a two-year, half-time, benefits-eligible position that also provides a housing stipend. Recent Conkling professors include Tiana Clark, Leila Chatti, and Marilyn Chin. Poets with a strong record of publication are eligible to apply.

The National Book Foundation is seeking a full-time Awards & Honors Manager, an instrumental position in the annual presentation of the National Book Awards alongside the Foundation’s other Awards & Honors, including its Lifetime Achievement Awards and 5 Under 35. Working closely with the senior leadership team and reporting to the Executive Director, this position requires exceptional organizational and prioritization skills, while simultaneously understanding both small tasks and the big picture.

Title/Position: Editor/Senior Editor, Crime Fiction

Location: New York, NY—Hybrid (open to Freelance)

Employment Type: Full Time

Min. Experience: 3-5 years

Salary: $60,000-80,000 w/ benefits, depending on experience

Are you a Web Editor with excellent technical, research, and design skills who’s interested in African and Caribbean poetry?

We have a part-time job opportunity come up! See the details below, and apply through Brown University’s job portal.