Literary Editor

Job description

**VERBAL** was first established in 1992 and has been designing, developing & delivering language arts-based projects with vulnerable individuals and marginalised communities for nearly 30 years.

Our** vision is **a world where EVERY STORY MATTERS and our **mission **is '**“**WE COMBINE STORYTELLING & PSYCHOLOGY TO ENHANCE THE MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING OF INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES”

We are looking for a** Literary Editor** to join our team. As Literary Editor you will contribute to our long-term business strategies and overall sustainability.You will be instrumental in refining our literary endeavours, enriching our content and ensuring the utmost quality.

**WORKING IN AN INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM THIS POSITION WILL**
- Identify, utilise and create* best-practice guidance for the use of AI software in content creation for Verbal programmes to support interns/facilitators.
- Create stories using AI software directly
- Establish an internship/traineeship programme with Third level creative writing departments to support the creation of Verbal Wellbeing & project stories in an effective and efficient manner.
- As part of the programme introduce a time bound editorial process
- With Corporate Services and the Programme department (using both internal and external reviewers) implement and maintain a documented, scheduled programme of external Quality control actions in relation to stories created with AI software
- Maintain & Develop a database of pre-published stories for use in projects:

- Support Programme team with direct story selection when necessary
- Support Corporate Services with the design & development of new online Creative Writing training courses and potential facilitators (with a particular emphasis on Children's literature)
- Look to actively liaise with the Editor of Honest Ulsterman (Honest Ulsterman (humag.co) where the inclusion of the publication can add specific value to the creation of new writing.
- Initiate and draft research proposals with third level institutions,
- Working with the research team contribute to the creation of additional project delivery materials like lesson plans
- **Please note the word create is used advisedly to denote that stories created with AI are not written in the conventional sense and are not for external publication. These stories are related more to project delivery materials than the more recognised sense of an authored output**.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential : Masters in English Lierature

Desired : A PhD degree in English Literature or a cognate discipline.

What we offer you:
Competitive Salary

**PRIVATE MEDICAL INSURANCE**

**CRITICAL ILLNESS COVER**

**LIFE COVER**

**EVERYDAY MEDICAL CASH PLAN**

**ENHANCED PENSION COVER**

**24 DAYS HOLIDAYS PLUS 11 BANK HOLIDAYS**

Verbal operates a Child Protection Policy.

Verbal is an Equal Opportunities Employer