For Those Who Write, Question, and Create
Muftah Magazine is hiring writers, editors, and digital strategists to push our platform further. Applications are now open—join us.
Muftah has been slowly returning to form. As we continue the work of rebuilding, we’re ready to bring a few more people into the process.
With our recent relaunch, we’ve been thinking carefully about how to grow without losing the focus and editorial grounding that guide the magazine’s work.
To that end, we’re opening applications for three part-time roles:
Staff Writer
The Staff Writer will contribute at least one long-form essay or opinion piece per issue (Muftah publishes two issues per year). In addition to these contributions, the Staff Writer is welcome and encouraged to submit additional work between issues. All pieces are expected to reflect Muftah’s editorial commitments, but the Staff Writer is otherwise free to explore any topics that interest them. The Staff Writer will work closely with our editorial team through a collaborative, iterative process from pitch to publication.
Co-Editor
The Co-Editor will work independently to solicit submissions, edit accepted pieces, and see them through to publication. This is a highly autonomous role that offers significant freedom to shape the kinds of voices and ideas that appear in the magazine. While collaborative discussion is always available, Co-Editors are entrusted with curatorial and editorial responsibility from beginning to end. The position is well suited to someone with a strong editorial sensibility and a commitment to Muftah’s mission and voice.
Marketing & Social Media Manager
This role involves leading Muftah’s social media strategy and managing our public-facing platforms with a high degree of independence. The person in this role will be responsible for developing and executing campaigns that reflect the magazine’s tone and editorial direction, while also thinking creatively about how to reach and grow our readership. This includes overseeing day-to-day posting, long-term planning, and analytics.
Compensation
Consistent with our limited resources as a small, independent publication, we offer per-piece payment for the Staff Writer role. The Co-Editor and Marketing Manager positions come with modest stipends or project-based compensation based on experience, time commitment, and scope of work.
How to Apply
Send your application to contact@muftah.org
Please include:
A brief cover letter
A current resume
For writing/editing roles: two writing samples
For the marketing role: a portfolio or links to relevant work
Use the subject line: [Position Title] Application
Application deadline: May 31, 2025
If this sounds like the kind of work you want to do, we hope you’ll get in touch.