Job Opportunity

Archive Editor: poetryfoundation.org

Application Deadline: August 15, 2007

Poetryfoundation.org is currently seeking a full-time archive editor. Candidates must have extensive editorial experience; excellent writing, editing, and critical skills; and an in-depth knowledge of poetry. They must also be willing to relocate to Chicago.

The archive editor will be responsible for building and managing the online poetry archive on poetryfoundation.org, including selecting and categorizing its poems, acquiring and editing articles about its poems and poets, and helping determine its user interface. Those with a background in journalism, library science, or editing are particularly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:
Extensive knowledge of classic and contemporary poetry.

Ability to write and edit prose, including literary journalism and essays.

Good leadership and managerial skills, as well as a general talent for
communication and teamwork.

Extensive experience managing complex editorial or web projects is preferred, including some understanding of information architecture for websites.

Ability to work under a deadline and to complete administrative tasks meticulously.

Ability to do fast, accurate research, especially on the Internet.

Proficiency and knowledge of HTML and web publishing is a plus.
Salary:

This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Application:

The Poetry Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the various perspectives and talents of a diverse staff. Interested applicants should e-mail a cover letter and C.V. or resume to editor@poetryfoundation.org, or send them by post to: Michael Marcinkowski, c/o The Poetry Foundation 444 N. Michigan Ave., Ste. 1850, Chicago, IL, 60611.

About Poetryfoundation.org:

With its comprehensive archive of more than 6,000 poems by more than 600 classic and contemporary poets—including content from Poetry magazine—and its edgy, lively articles on poets and poetry, poetryfoundation.org has become one of the leading websites for American poetry.