Curator Wanted – Shaping the Collection of Interactive Narratives
The Journal of Interactive Narrative is looking for a visionary Interactive Works Acquisition Editor. We don’t just write about interactive storytelling; we showcase it. We need a curator to scout, solicit, and manage the inclusion of creative interactive works (games, VR experiences, hypertext, and digital art) for our journal’s creative showcase and review sections.
What You Will Do:
- Scout & Recruit: Actively identify groundbreaking interactive narratives and invite creators to submit their work.
- Curate: Manage the selection process for the journal’s creative section, ensuring a diverse range of voices, mediums, and styles.
- Liaise: Serve as the primary point of contact between artists/developers and the editorial board.
- Contextualize: Work with creators to prepare artist statements or critical introductions for their pieces.
Requirements:
- Deep passion for and knowledge of the IDN scene, interactive visual novels, indie game scene, AI, electronic literature, and XR/VR communities.
- Strong networking skills within the digital arts and narrative design sectors.
- Ability to critically evaluate the narrative mechanics of interactive media.