Join Our Editorial Team

Readers

 

Broad Ripple Review is seeking thoughtful, detail-oriented readers to assist with reviewing prose submissions ahead of our Fall 2025 launch. Readers will help us evaluate short fiction and creative nonfiction with an eye for language, structure, and emotional resonance. This is an ideal opportunity for writers, editors, or literary enthusiasts who enjoy discovering new work and engaging deeply with the craft of storytelling.

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We are looking for readers who:

• Are passionate about literary prose

• Can provide clear, concise feedback

• Are open to a range of styles and voices

 

This is a volunteer position. All reading is remote and asynchronous. There are no minimum reading requirements. We aim to foster a respectful, collaborative editorial environment. As the publication grows, we hope for there to be future opportunities for dedicated readers to move into editorial roles.

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To apply, please message us using this website's contact form and briefly include:

• A short note about your interest in the role

• Any relevant experience (reading, editing, or writing)

• A favorite short story or essay and why it resonates with you

• A list of a few of your favorite literary journals

 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We look forward to hearing from you.

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​Reviews/Interviews Editor

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Broad Ripple Review is seeking a dedicated Reviews & Interviews Editor to join our editorial team. This is a volunteer position with flexible hours, ideal for someone passionate about contemporary literature, literary journalism, and spotlighting emerging and established voices. The magazine will cover your membership fee for the National Book Critics Circle (NBCC). 

 

About the Role

The Reviews & Interviews Editor will be responsible for curating and editing content for our Reviews & Interviews section, launching in early 2026. You will help shape the critical and conversational voice of the magazine by:

• Soliciting and editing book reviews and author/artist interviews

• Conducting original interviews with writers, editors, and cultural figures

• Collaborating with the editorial team on publication planning

• Ensuring all content aligns with the magazine’s standards of literary excellence and equity

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Editorial Qualities We Are Looking For:

• Someone with a strong editorial eye and excellent communication skills

• A love of literary fiction, nonfiction, and hybrid or experimental work

• A background in editing, book reviewing, interviewing, or literary publicity

• A collaborative spirit and commitment to fostering inclusive literary conversations

• Availability to contribute a few hours each month (schedule is flexible)

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To apply, please use the contact form on our website to introduce yourself and express your interest in the position. You may include relevant experience, what draws you to Broad Ripple Review, and links to previous editorial work or interviews, if available.

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Poetry Editor

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Broad Ripple Review is seeking an experienced, visionary Poetry Editor to help shape the future of our magazine. This is a volunteer position with a flexible timeline and a long view — ideal for someone with strong editorial instincts, a love of contemporary poetry, and a collaborative spirit.

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About the Role

We are a prose-centered publication for now, but we are building toward the thoughtful, sustainable addition of poetry in Fall 2026. We are looking for a Poetry Editor who can take the lead in developing this section from the ground up, with support from the Editor-in-Chief. That includes:

• Shaping the vision and voice of Broad Ripple Review’s poetry section

• Assembling and mentoring a small team of poetry readers

• Reviewing submissions and making final editorial selections

• Ensuring work aligns with the magazine’s values of craft, depth, and equity

• Helping define long-term strategy for poetry features, interviews, or reviews (if desired)

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Editorial Qualities We Are Looking For:

• A trusted and experienced reader with a sharp editorial eye

• Someone deeply engaged in the poetry world across genres, aesthetics, and communities

• An editor excited by the opportunity to shape something from the ground up

• Comfort working independently while collaborating thoughtfully with a small team

• A commitment to slow, sustainable growth and building an inclusive literary space

 

To apply, reach out via the contact form on our website to introduce yourself and share a bit about your editorial background. Feel free to include links to prior editorial work, publications, or projects you’ve led or contributed to.

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