ART EDITOR

Apply by 28 June, 2026

Do you love literature, art, and the ways they can intersect? Would you like the chance to bring art across all media into a print journal? We’re looking for someone Berlin-based with a strong artistic voice and a commitment to amplifying marginalised voices to curate SAND’s art section.

The role involves a voluntary commitment of about 4 hours per week, and will begin in June/July 2026 as we open for submissions for SAND 30.

The art editor’s most important tasks will include:

• Curating SAND’s art section by selecting art from submissions in Submittable, and conducting outreach to solicit submissions from the diverse artists SAND seeks to publish
• Shaping the journal’s visual identity in collaboration with our graphic designer
• Sourcing high resolution images and art credits/captions to appear in our print journal and online
• Writing a “Call for Art Submissions” in collaboration for each issue of SAND
• Attending monthly team meetings at 7:30pm on the first Thursday of each month, and two additional editorial meetings per issue (extra meetings may be necessary during the layout period)
• Helping out with additional SAND activities, e.g. launches, bookfairs

Applicants should have most of the following:

• A commitment to independent publishing and SAND’s values
• A collaborative approach with strong communication skills
• Wide, diverse knowledge of contemporary art, particularly emerging artists
• Strong organisation skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines
• Availability to work on SAND for approx. 4 hours per week (this fluctuates depending on the stage we’re at in our editorial process)

Formal academic training or qualifications in art are not required for this role, and applicants of all ages and backgrounds are welcome to apply!

Please note that the whole SAND team works on an unpaid, voluntary basis alongside a range of day jobs, and we’re all based in Berlin, Germany.

SAND tasks are organised flexibly around other commitments, and we try our best to accommodate everyone’s individual schedules and needs.

To apply, please send us:

• Your CV
• A short cover letter
• A list of three visual artists whose work you’re currently interested in (ideally with website/social media links)
• A list of three magazines you admire (ideally with website/social media links)

by Sunday, 28 June 2026 to ruby@sandjournal.com