EAS Miscellany, the digital companion to Early American Studies, seeks a part-time Digital & Social Media Editor to expand and enhance our online presence. We are especially interested in candidates with a strong interest in public-facing scholarship and digital publishing.
Responsibilities of the position include the following:
- Coordinate digital submissions from journal authors
- Edit and prepare content for EAS Miscellany
- Communicate with authors about submissions and revisions
- Meet weekly with co-editors to discuss initiatives
- Develop new features and series for the site
- Manage and schedule social media posts
- Help supervise grad assistants and oversee content uploads via WordPress
Candidates ideally will possess the following qualifications:
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Familiarity with digital publishing platforms (especially WordPress)
- Experience or interest in academic social media engagement
- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with authors and editorial staff
- Interest in early American studies preferred
This is a part-time position with a stipend of approximately $5,000/year.
At minimum, the successful applicant will hold a BA in a humanities field. Preference will be given to those who hold an MA or PhD in an early American field and who have some prior experience with WordPress and/or various social media platforms. Ideal candidates may be recent MA or PhD recipients, ABDs, or junior faculty.
Review of applications to begin June 15 and continue until the position is filled. Preferred start date – August 1, 2025.
To apply, please send a letter of application explaining your interest and qualifications and your resume or cv to Rosalind Beiler and Judith Ridner, Co-editors, at editor.earlyamericanstudies@gmail.com. Please contact the editors at the same email address with any questions.