Editorial and Research Assistant to Jamie Metzl
Saturday Review
New York City
Part time, initially 10 hours per week with an opportunity to expand hour as needed.
$35 per hour
Saturday Review is seeking a bright, curious, exceptionally organized person to assist Founding Editor Jamie Metzl as we rebuild the publication toward its September 2027 print launch.
Founded in 1924, Saturday Review is returning with a focus on Science, Arts, Letters, and Public Life. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to that work through research, thoughtful communication, and dependable follow-through.
The assistant’s primary responsibility will be organizational support and advancing editorial conversations.
Responsibilities include:
- Researching prospective writers, thinkers, and subjects, and preparing concise background notes.
- Organizing contributor correspondence and following up on invitations and outstanding questions.
- Coordinating editorial meetings and scheduling.
- Maintaining Jamie’s contributor list, priorities, and next steps.
- Working with Managing Editor Carl Stoffers to keep track of incoming material and relevant deadlines.
We are looking for someone who writes clearly, reads carefully, takes initiative, and follows through. Intellectual curiosity and practical reliability are essential. The person should be comfortable using shared documents, spreadsheets, and other digital tools.
Experience in editorial work, research, or administrative support is helpful. A lengthy publishing résumé is not required.
Applicants should be based in New York City and available for in-person collaboration. The schedule will be agreed upon at the outset, with any additional hours arranged in advance.
To apply, send a résumé, one existing writing or research sample, and a short note about your interests and availability to Editor@SaturdayReviewMagazine.com.
https://jamiemetzl.com/