Literary Editor

Editors serve a vital role, helping to restructure pieces and reorganize content while ensuring that they remain true to the author’s words. They work in teams so that all content published—on the website, in issues, as part of the blog or on social media channels—maintains MVMENT’s professional standard. A Managing Editor oversees two Literary Editors and one Copy Editor. Each piece is viewed by two Literary Editors, who work with the author and Managing Editor to best shape the piece. Finally a Copy Editor reviews the piece, correcting for proper grammar, punctuation and spelling.

As the first line of defense, Literary Editors are expected to identify the author’s direction and revise the piece accordingly. They will work closely with the rest of the editorial team to improve submissions before publication in a timely fashion. Literary Editors must be able to work with authors and involve them in the process, communicate effectively with peers and demonstrate an understanding of various written styles.

Staff Artist

We recognize that many people often express themselves through the visual arts, and the visual arts when combined with the written word can be an agent for the greatest change. In addition to our standalone student-created art pieces that feature in our issues, blog and social media posts, illustrations help bring op-eds, journalistic pieces, survivor stories and literary art to life.

Staff artists can focus on accompanying illustrations for written pieces or their own artwork. They are expected to communicate clearly and regularly with the Art Director, to ensure that illustration deadlines are met or adjusted if needed. As a rule of thumb, artists should expect to create one piece every two weeks for MVMENT, whether as an illustration or an individual piece. Depending on other activities, the nature of the piece and the artist’s availability for a given period of time, those requirements are flexible. Artists may use a medium with which they feel comfortable and confident.

Artists’ works and illustrations will be reviewed by the Art Director, who will work with artists through every stage of the creative process to refine and reshape their pieces. In accordance with the values of MVMENT, staff artists, like all other team members, are encouraged to voice their suggestions, propose personal projects and take initiative.

Staff Writer

Staff writers help bring much-needed journalistic content to MVMENT readers. Many of our sections (current news, investigative journalism, proper conduct and education, the pioneers) seek to further educate our audience and provide tangible ways for students to become active allies. While prior journalistic experience, at a school paper for example, is helpful it is not required. Writers are expected to do adequate research before writing their articles and are often given the opportunity to interview prominent trailblazers making strides in achieving gender and sexuality equality. In accordance with the values of MVMENT, staff writers, like all other team members, are encouraged to voice their suggestions, suggest topics for articles, and take initiative.

Staff Photographer

We recognize that many people often express themselves through the visual arts, and the visual arts when combined with the written word can be an agent for the greatest change. MVMENT photographers serve a vital role in not only creating content for the issues and blog, but also engaging readers with featured photography on our social media pages.

Photographers are expected to complete shoots on a weekly or monthly basis, depending on the section and the type of content. They should also have access to a camera and (if needed) models to photograph. Clear and regular communication with the photography director is expected, ensuring a smooth process from start to finish. In accordance with the values of MVMENT, staff photographers, like all other team members, are encouraged to voice their suggestions, propose topics for shoots and take initiative.

Social Media & Public Relations

Members of the MVMENT communication team are responsible for all outward-facing MVMENT content. They are expected to ideate and craft posts for all our social media channels on a regular basis, work closely with other members of the team and the director and manage outside inquiries.

Members of this team should be detail-oriented, able to meet tight deadlines and have basic graphic design and marketing skills. In addition to managing a regular schedule for posting, the communications team will be responsible for drafting outreach emails, recruiting and operating the magazine’s contact email.

Copy Editor

Editors serve a vital role, helping to restructure pieces and reorganize content while ensuring that they remain true to the author’s words. They work in teams so that all content published—on the website, in issues, as part of the blog or on social media channels—maintains MVMENT’s professional standard. A Managing Editor oversees two Literary Editors and one Copy Editor. Each piece is viewed by two Literary Editors, who work with the author and Managing Editor to best shape the piece. Finally a Copy Editor reviews the piece, correcting for proper grammar, punctuation and spelling.

As the last set of eyes on a piece before publishing, Copy Editors are expected to be meticulous and detail-oriented as well as familiar with MVMENT’s style. Copy Editors will work closely with the rest of the editorial staff to improve submitted pieces according to the author’s vision. Members of the editorial team are expected to communicate effectively and complete tasks in a timely fashion.