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Editorial Fellowship

The Baffler editorial fellowship provides hands-on experience in both print and web production, as well as mentorship and education in all aspects of editing and magazine publishing. The fellowship pays $1,923.30 every two weeks through the end of January 2027, comes with full benefits, and qualifies for overtime pay.

Responsibilities

Editorial

  • Fact-check pieces for web and print.
  • Research topics, themes, and writers at the behest of the editor.
  • Read and provide feedback on drafts for web and print.
  • Proofread pages for print.
  • Participate in biweekly editorial meetings.
  • Read and reply to unsolicited submissions as needed.

Production

  • Work on specific projects for thebaffler.com, such as generating alt text, tagging, and data entry.

Requirements

  • Highly organized and attentive to detail.
  • Engaged and opinionated about politics and culture.
  • Enthusiasm for The Baffler and knowledge of the magazine’s style and concerns.

Preferred

  • Experience in fact-checking or researching.

This is a full-time position based in New York City, with the option to work from home as needed. The Baffler’s benefits include full health and dental insurance coverage with zero in-network deductible, complete employee premium coverage, and partial partner premium coverage paid for by The Baffler; a health reimbursement account of $2,700; ten days of paid time off; and 401k with a 3% employer contribution and up to an additional 2% employer match. This is a union position.

To apply, please submit your résumé and a cover letter to [email protected] with “[full name] for Editorial Fellowship” in the subject line by Monday, May 18.

The Baffler is owned by the not-for-profit Baffler Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. The Baffler Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.