Wesleyan University Press Poetry Series Fellowship

Job description

The Wesleyan University Press Poetry Series Fellowship is a one-year, full-time post-baccalaureate position based at Wesleyan University Press. The fellow works closely with the Press Director and authors in the Wesleyan Poetry Series and contributes to all aspects of the series, including editorial evaluation, acquisitions support, production, and marketing initiatives. Key Responsibilities include: Submissions Management: The fellow will oversee all incoming submissions to the Wesleyan University Press poetry program, including those received through Submittable and those submitted directly to the Press. They will manage the editorial pipeline, including maintaining submission records to ensure an efficient and consistent review process. Manuscript Review and Reporting: The fellow will read and evaluate higher-level submissions that advance through the review process, preparing analytical reports and assessments that contribute to editorial decision-making. Reader Coordination: The fellow will research, identify, and engage appropriate external readers for submissions, manage outreach and correspondence with readers, and monitor the progress of external reviews to support timely...