Editorial Fellowship

Welcome to the Editorial Fellowship Application!

If you’ve landed on this page, then we know you’re certainly interested in gaining some experience in the independent publishing world. The reason we are opening a fellowship application is to allow people the opportunity to gain some hands on experience with no prior editorial or magazine experience under your belt.

Our fellows will join the Gothic Angel Society’s editorial team for a six-month term, gaining direct experience in research, curation, and indie publishing. You’ll collaborate closely with editors, authors, and community members to help shape the features, interviews, and cultural conversations that define each issue.

This is a learning-based opportunity ideal for emerging professionals or students seeking experience in literary media, publishing, or cultural journalism.

Community Research Fellow
Positions open: 2

Responsibilities:

  • Identify emerging voices, stories, and trends within the dark romance and indie author communities.

  • Conduct background research for upcoming editorial features and interviews

  • Gather audience insights, cultural references, and relevant data to inform editorial direction

  • Present findings and creative ideas during editorial meetings

  • Also, stay abreast on what’s happening in the community and prepare a weekly brief

Ideal Candidate:

  • Naturally curious, organized, and tuned in to online reading communities (BookTok, Bookstagram, etc.)

  • Strong research and writing skills

  • Passionate about storytelling and community culture

Editorial Curation Fellow
Positions open: 2

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with concept development and story planning for upcoming magazine features

  • Support editors in curating visual and written content that aligns with the magazine’s tone and aesthetic

  • Review and refine article drafts, mini-interviews, and author features

  • Help organize contributor submissions and editorial calendars

  • Collaborate with designers, writers, and social media to maintain editorial consistency

Ideal Candidate:

  • Strong editorial sense and attention to detail

  • Excellent communication and creative organization skills

  • Passion for the intersection of art, literature, and culture

General Fellowship Details

Commitment: Approximately 3-5 hours per week. Including a 1 hr team meeting at 8pm (EST) every Wednesday. 6 month term (equivalent to the development of two issues)

Location: Remote

Compensation: This is an unpaid learning fellowship

Perks: Byline and credit published in the magazine, behind-the-scenes publishing experience, and a recommendation letter upon completion.

Editorial Fellowship Application

Thank you for your interest in joining the Gothic Angel Society Editorial Fellowship Program.


This fellowship is designed to offer emerging creatives hands-on experience in publishing, research, and editorial storytelling.

Please take your time to answer each question thoughtfully.