What will you be doing?

This is a new position on our team and involves a combination of editorial, coordination, planning, and communication tasks. Within the team, you will serve as the point of contact for everything related to the online platform;

• Together with management, you will determine the platform’s strategic direction and ensure its implementation;
• You post new assignments for writers;
• You come up with new ways to present fiction, book lists, and other platform content online;
• For certain platform productions, you will initiate collaborations with other media outlets, publishers, and institutions and maintain contact with those partners;
• You will manage the publication calendar and ensure its implementation. This includes not only publishing stories on ilfu.com but also distributing content through our other channels, such as newsletters and social media;
• You will serve as the editor-in-chief; you will read and review the content of all articles, correct spelling and grammatical errors, and be responsible for the title and lead of each article.
• From time to time, you write articles yourself—about current literary trends, festival writers, or the platform’s development;
• You will also serve as the platform’s “product owner” within the organization; you will maintain contact with external developers (web agencies and designers), participate in related meetings and workshops, and, in short, serve as the primary point of contact for all matters related to the platform’s functionality and user-friendliness;
• You will work with the marketing and communications team to develop strategies and campaigns aimed at attracting new members and website visitors.
• You continuously monitor the reach and impact of platform stories, newsletters, and campaigns so you can make adjustments and optimize them as needed.

Who are you?

You read, write, listen to, watch, buy, or borrow a lot of literature. You have some familiarity with the book industry and a broad interest in literature. In addition, you’re a strong writer yourself, have an eye for editing, and understand that design is important for supporting a text. You must be able to plan effectively, work in a structured manner, and have some skill in managing freelancers, editors, and writers. Finally, for this position, it is important that you are “digital-minded” and familiar with social media, and that you can easily work with (or learn to work with) CMS systems, analytics, Mailchimp, and DTP software.

In summary:

• You have an affinity for ILFU, our mission, and literature;
• You have a way with words and a keen eye for the written word;
• You are familiar with the digital world;
• You have at least five years of work experience. Candidates with a background in journalism are especially encouraged to apply.

What we offer:

• A position requiring a minimum of 24 hours and a maximum of 36 hours per week (negotiable), with a 12-month contract and the possibility of renewal;
• €3,120 – €4,614 gross per month (depending on knowledge and experience), pension contributions, and commuting allowance;
• A great editorial office in the heart of Utrecht, right behind the Dom, with an ambitious and enthusiastic team of six full-time staff members. In addition to the director and the business manager, the team includes a programmer, a producer, a communications officer, and a platform editor, with whom you’ll work closely;
• You will be loaned a MacBook Pro;
• Of course, you’ll receive an ILFU membership and can attend all ILFU events.

Interested in applying?

Please send us your personal information, your resume, and your answers to the following questions as soon as possible, but no later than January 6, 2023, using the form on ilfu.com (see link):

1. Introduce yourself without mentioning your name, education, or work experience (max. 300 words)
2. Why are you interested in this position? (max. 200 words)
3. What is your most relevant work experience for this position? (150 words)
4. What is the earliest date you could start working?
5. Which writers or poets do you most enjoy reading (or listening to)? (max 150 words)

The application process consists of an assignment and one or two interviews. You will receive the assignment when you are invited for an interview. The first interviews will take place during the week of January 16–20.

ILFU aims to showcase the widest possible variety of writers and stories. The best way to achieve this is by bringing together people of all ages, backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences within our organization. That’s why we encourage everyone to apply, even if you don’t meet all the job requirements but feel you have relevant experience to offer.