Words Without Borders

Engagement Editor Words Without Borders seeks applicants for its engagement editor role, which will drive growth and engagement across our social media channels as we broaden the audience for international literature. April 16, 2026 Jobs Engagement Editor Part-time Remote Words Without Borders seeks an engagement editor to drive growth and engagement across our social media channels as we broaden the audience for international literature. Reporting to the marketing and communications manager and working closely with the editorial, digital, development, and education teams, the engagement editor will help develop innovative campaigns and engagement strategies for WWB content and programs and actively interact with our readership and community. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career digital marketing professional looking to make an impact at a dynamic literary organization. Responsibilities The engagement editor will support WWB’s mission of expanding access to global literature in translation by both growing WWB’s audience and deepening engagement with our content. The engagement editor will report to the marketing and communications manager. As part of their regular duties, the engagement editor will: - Create and schedule Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn posts (balancing the use of text, images, and/or video) for pieces published on Words Without Borders and other announcements. - Create graphics and memes related to WWB and international literature. - Work with relevant program staff to create special engagement campaigns around fundraising, program launches, and events. - Monitor social media notifications and engage judiciously with shares, comments, and other followers’ posts. - Share articles and posts from other organizations or publications that relate to WWB’s community and mission. - Stay informed on social media trends and best practices; create and implement new strategies and benchmarks for growth and engagement. - Monitor social media analytics, including by creating and maintaining a monthly reporting spreadsheet to track engagement stats and adjust strategy in response. - Maintain relevant databases, including annual communications calendar and database of contributors’ social media handles. Qualifications - Demonstrated success using social media for audience growth and engagement in a professional setting and knowledge of current best practices for various platforms’ algorithms. Minimum one year’s experience. - Ability to accurately read, analyze, and synthesize poetry, fiction, and nonfiction from a wide range of cultural contexts. - Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills; excellent attention to detail. Prior editing, copyediting, or proofreading experience a plus. - Motivated self-starter with a proactive communication style; capable of working independently and on a collaborative team. Must be capable of taking initiative and willing to pitch in on other projects when needed. - Excellent time-management skills and a proven ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines. - Comfortable taking risks, testing hypotheses, and analyzing results to inform and refine strategy; track record of demonstrating sound judgment. - Demonstrated graphic design experience or credentials, including a strong design sense and familiarity with Photoshop, Canva, CapCut, and/or similar tools, is required; basic audio editing preferred. - Experience with regular tracking and reporting on social media analytics. - Demonstrated interest in international literature and familiarity with publishing and international literature online communities. Knowledge of another language and/or cultural context strongly desired. Familiarity with global education a plus. - Familiarity with project management tools such as Jiro or Trello desired; background in website CMS such as WordPress a plus. Job details This is a remote, part-time (20 hours/week) position. The applicant should be available during WWB’s core hours of 11am–3pm Eastern time. Permission to work in the US is required; preference may be given to candidates in the New York/tristate area. Compensation and benefits WWB offers a remote work environment with generous paid time off and a semi-flexible workweek. Part-time employees choose either to work a Monday–Thursday or Monday–Friday schedule and must work at least 12 hours during WWB’s “core hours” of Monday–Thursday, 11am–3pm ET. Salary range for the role is $20,000–$24,000 per year DOE plus generous paid time off. To apply Interested candidates may email the following materials to jobs@wordswithoutborders.org with the subject line “Engagement Editor”: - A résumé - Cover letter indicating how this position aligns with your skill set and career goals. Please include at least one demonstrable example of audience growth or engagement metric improvement in a previous role. - A separate document with the following assignment: - For each of the following articles or campaigns, please create 1) an Instagram post, and 2) an original Canva-created graphic (image or reel, appropriately sized to the platform). - Other Destinations - A “Kriol Soldier” Celebrates Afro-Caribbean Heritage - 2025 Spring Fund Drive - Please also include one shareable meme related to international literature or literary translation. - In your email, please include your available working hours in ET (these must include at least 12 hours of overlap with WWB core hours listed above) as well as confirmation that you have permission to work in the US.

Administrative and Development Assistant Full-time, non-exempt Remote (NYC) Words Without Borders seeks an administrative and development assistant to support the executive director in the management of the organization’s operations and fiscal growth. The ideal candidate will be a highly organized, systems-oriented self-starter able to prioritize a wide range of tasks. Reporting to the executive director and working closely with the development manager, the assistant will play a crucial role in strengthening Words Without Borders’ administrative capacity at a time of organizational growth. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career professional looking to gain experience and make an impact at a renowned international literary and educational organization. Responsibilities The assistant will report to the executive director and provide support to the development manager. As part of their regular duties, the administrative and development assistant will: Office support: - Manage online office accounts, file systems, and contact database - Plan, organize, and schedule virtual and in-person meetings; take and distribute notes as needed - Pick up and forward mail from WWB’s office in Brooklyn on a biweekly basis - Coordinate travel for senior staff - Order supplies as needed Development and events: - Provide logistical and administrative support for cultivation events, including WWB’s annual gala, Ottaway Award ceremony, and private events - Provide support for WWB’s annual fundraising campaigns - Draft and send donor correspondence - Support the development manager in the preparation of grant materials Executive and board assistance: - Prepare communications including memos, reports, and correspondence for the executive director - Carry out research for the executive director and board - Prepare monthly board newsletter - Track annual board commitment forms - Schedule, staff, and help prepare materials for board meetings - Respond to board members’ requests with discretion Financial administration: - Categorize income and expenses - Create and track invoices and payments - Support annual audit fieldwork and quarterly financial reports - Download account statements and other materials for WWB’s bookkeeper Qualifications - College degree or equivalent. - Self-starter with high level of organization. - Excellent time-management skills and a proven ability to balance competing priorities and meet deadlines. - Proactive communication style with superb written and verbal communication skills; success in using a wide range of communication styles a plus. - Aptitude for learning and implementing new systems and software. - Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential material with discretion. - Prior administrative or office management experience in a professional setting. - Prior experience developing and maintaining filing systems strongly desired. - Prior experience with online office tools used at WWB strongly desired (these include QuickBooks Online, Salesforce, Mailchimp, Dropbox, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace). - A passion for international literature, education, and/or cultural exchange a plus. Job details This is a remote, full-time (32 hours/week) position. The applicant should be available during WWB’s core hours of 11am–3pm Eastern time and should be able to travel to WWB’s downtown Brooklyn office easily. Permission to work in the US is required. Compensation and benefits WWB offers a flexible, remote work environment with generous paid time off and a 32-hour, semi-flexible work schedule. Full-time employees work “core hours” of Monday–Thursday, 11am–3pm Eastern time, and choose either to work a Monday–Thursday or Monday–Friday schedule. Salary range for the role is $38,000–$42,000 per year DOE. Benefits include: - Health insurance including vision and dental. - Employer-sponsored health flexible spending account. - Generous annual holiday schedule, with 13 paid holidays annually. - Life & long-term disability. To apply Interested candidates may email a résumé and cover letter indicating how this position aligns with their skill set and career goals to jobs@wordswithoutborders.org with the subject line “Administrative and Development Assistant.”