Job Description

JOB OPPORTUNITY EDITOR/WRITER

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

A project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB)

Verbal is seeking to recruit

two

confident, innovative and highly collaborative part-time Editor/Writers to join our team: one focusing on Children & Young People (C&YP) literature, the other on Interactive/choose your own adventure fiction.

This is an opportunity to join an interdisciplinary team of Creative Writing, Editing, and Psychology experts with the goal of integrating the various components of our annual programme.

This role requires a strong commitment to working collaboratively in a team environment

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CONTRACT DETAILS

Location

: Derry-Londonderry

Salary

: 30,541 (PRO RATA) - 20 hours per week

Working Hours

: Part-time, Office-based

Reporting to:

Managing Editor

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RECRUITMENT PROCESS SUMMARY

Prior to a formal recruitment process we are asking possible candidates to submit an Expression of Interest by providing the following information at Stage 1 - send to

clare@theverbal.co

Stage 1 - Expression of Interest please forward

1. A most recent general CV

2. A resume of your writing career detailing where and when you have been published. (You may include samples of your work, but these will not be returned)

3. A personal statement describing yourself, your passion for writing, your accomplishments and what you believe you could bring to the role (word limit 1,000 maximum)

4. A description of your experience in creative writing working & training along with the name and contact details of an independent reference who can vouch for this type of work. (Your reference will not be contacted if you are unsuccessful in being shortlisted to the second stage)

STAGE 2 -

A formal application will be shared with candidates who successfully pass Stage 1

STAGE 3 -

Shortlisting & in person interview.

For more information on this position please visit -

www.theverbal.co

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 30,541.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Private medical insurance
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Derry BT48 6PU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/05/2025