Call for Applications: Editorial Resident (Inaugural)
PUBLIC Forum welcomes applications for the inaugural role of Editorial Resident.
Across a seven-month period, the resident will have the opportunity to curate and develop several pieces of programming for PUBLIC Forum’s various digital publishing initiatives: exhibition, book, and film reviews; interviews; digital artist projects; and animations of PUBLIC Journal’s 36-year-long archive of articles, editorials, and artist portfolios.
The editorial resident will be responsible for all aspects of online publishing production, including soliciting potential authors and issuing calls for submission, liaising with contributors, content-editing and copy-editing, and formatting pieces for the web. The resident will work closely with PUBLIC’s Managing Editor to establish and execute production timelines and will conference regularly with appropriate members of PUBLIC’s Editorial Collective, whose combined array of publishing and leadership experience will provide vital mentorship throughout the editing process.
Eligibility & Requirements
- Open to postsecondary students & recent graduates in arts + media
- Previous experience with WordPress required
- Remote position—work from anywhere
- Priority given to those from BIPOC, LGBTQ2IA+, and differently-abled communities
Residency Details
- Residency Dates: March 9 – October 9, 2026
- Time Commitment: 4–6 hours/week
- Monthly Stipend: $1,500 CAD
Application Deadline
February 13, 2026 by 11:59pm (EDT)
For full eligibility criteria and how to apply, visit:
PUBLICJOURNAL.CA/JOBS/