Category: Openings

Newsletter Editor wanted – Strategic Communications & Curation

Newsletter Editor – Strategic Communications & Curation

ARDIN is seeking a Newsletter Editor to manage our primary communication channel and strengthen our global network. You will ensure our insights and updates reach hundreds of researchers and practitioners effectively, maintaining a professional standard that bridges academic depth with industry relevance.

Responsibilities:

• Editorial Management: Oversee the full production cycle of the ARDIN newsletter, from content sourcing to final distribution, ensuring timely delivery and high editorial standards.​
• Content Curation: In collaboration with the ARDIN general board, select and refine news, event updates, and member spotlights that appeal to our diverse audience of scholars and creative professionals.​
• Audience Strategy: Optimize newsletter layout and messaging to maximize open rates and reader engagement across our international community.​

Requirements:

• Experience in editorial roles, digital publishing, or communications.
• Excellent command of English with a sharp eye for detail and tone.
• Familiarity with email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Substack) and layout design.

Digital Publishing Specialist Wanted – Open Access & Indexing

The Journal of Interactive Narrative is looking for a Digital Publishing Professional to manage our production pipeline and expand our global reach. You will ensure our content is discoverable and compliant with global open-access standards.

Responsibilities:

• Open Access Management: Oversee the publication workflow (experience with OJS preferred).
• Indexing Strategy: Manage applications and metadata for major indices (Scopus, Google Scholar, etc.).
• Metadata & DOIs: Ensure correct assignment of DOIs and rich metadata.

Requirements:

• Experience in academic publishing or digital library services.
• Technical proficiency with publishing platforms and XML/metadata workflows.

Call for Copyeditor – Help Shape the Future of Interactive Storytelling

The Journal of Interactive Narrative is seeking a meticulous Copyeditor to join our editorial team. We publish cutting-edge research on games, VR, electronic literature, and digital storytelling. We need your eagle eye to ensure our scholarship is clear, correct, and accessible.

Responsibilities:

• Review accepted manuscripts for grammar, clarity, and flow.
• Ensure strict adherence to APA Style (7th Edition).
• Format references, citations, and headings to meet publication standards.

Requirements:

• Proven experience with academic copyediting.
• Deep expertise in APA style.
• Knowledge of InDesign

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.

Social Media Manager and Digital Engagement Strategist

ARDIN is seeking a Social Media Manager to elevate our global presence and drive engagement across our digital channels. You will be responsible for shaping our voice and expanding our reach within the interactive narrative community, ensuring our initiatives resonate with hundreds of researchers and practitioners worldwide.

Responsibilities:

• Content Strategy & Curation: Develop and execute a cohesive content calendar that highlights ARDIN events, member achievements, and industry news.​
• Community Engagement: Foster active dialogue between academic researchers and industry practitioners through targeted interactions and discussions.​
• Growth & Analytics: Implement strategies to expand our follower base and monitor engagement metrics to optimize our digital impact.​

Requirements:

• Experience in social media management for academic, cultural, or professional organizations.
• Strong understanding of digital storytelling and interactive narrative trends.
• Proficiency in creating engaging content for platforms such as LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Facebook.