The Mary Sue: Part-Time Editor

The Mary Sue is looking for Part-Time Editors to join the team! This is a fully remote position; our writers room is international and completely digital, so you can work from anywhere in the world. We are looking for someone who can work 20 to 25 hours each week, Monday through Friday.

We're looking for editors and journalists who get our intersectional feminist perspective on movies, TV, comics, video games, and more and want to help ensure our dedication to quality content. This is an opportunity to work with and learn from a team of talented and passionate people. As a Part-Time Editor, you will help with the day-to-day running of the team, coaching our writers, and certifying that all writing meets The Mary Sue standards. You will need to be open and excited about editing pieces on a wide variety topics, from daily breaking news to opinion pieces about movie premieres, all while looking at these subjects through our unique perspective.

What we're looking for:

Someone who is proud to be called a feminist
1+ years of editing experience OR 4+ years of journalism experience
An ability to read and edit quickly, without errors
Someone who can provide positive constructive criticism
Familiarity with WordPress, Slack, Trello, and the Google suite

What to submit when applying:

Resume
Cover letter detailing who you are and why this role is a good fit for you
One of the following: links to 2-3 writing samples, a personal portfolio, or an author page
Links to social media accounts you'd like to share are welcome, but not required

Pay rate: Rate may vary depending on location - U.S. based is approximately $25 per hour. Rates may vary for international candidates based on location.