Working closely with the Editor and MPT's small part-time team, you will help produce two substantial print issues each year and contribute to the magazine's digital programme, events and wider development. This is a varied, hands-on role with responsibilities across the editorial process, from reading submissions and commissioning work to contributor liaison, proofreading and production.

In this role you will:

- support the Editor to produce two issues of MPT each year, including reading and selecting work submitted through Submittable and, with the Editor's guidance, commissioning new work for print and online publication;

- correspond with contributors, confirm permissions, organise contributor copies and liaise about fees, as well as receiving review copies and sending them to reviewers;

- liaise with MPT's freelance team and production partners, including the typesetter, cover artist, designer, printers and proofreader, and help prepare Nielsen information and proof print and online material;

- support the Editor and digital team to develop MPT's online and promotional programme, including reviews, MPT Labs, workshops and the translator-in-residence;

- help develop an events programme, contribute to presentation, branding and marketing, and represent and promote MPT;
attend Board meetings as required, help ensure that Trustees have the information they need, and contribute with the Editor to MPT's artistic vision and direction.

- Deadline: 5pm, 31 August 2026

- Fee: £6,750 per year, based on 50 days worked plus 5.4 days' statutory holiday. (A working day is usually 9am - 5pm. The role includes concentrated periods of work before publication and events, alternating with quieter periods, and some irregular hours.)