JOIN WAER

WAER is currently looking for more young creatives to join our team! This includes an ADVERTISING & FINANCE MANAGER, DIGITAL EDITOR, EDITOR, and CONTRIBUTING WRITERS.

WAER

WAER Magazine is an independent platform dedicated to amplifying underrepresented creative voices and documenting emerging contemporary culture through the medium of photography. We operate primarily as an online publication while producing two high-quality print editions each year.

As a collective, we provide a space for young creatives to share their work, exchange resources, and connect with an engaged international audience. We encourage contributors to develop their artistic voice, independently from commercial expectations and traditional artistic institutions.

WAER offers perspectives on the themes and practices shaping a new generation of artists, witnessed by young creatives themselves. Our readers include artists, designers, photographers, writers, students, curators, and cultural enthusiasts who similarly value authenticity, diversity, experimentation, and independent publishing.

MEDIA KIT

ADVERTISING & FINANCE MANAGER

Role title:

Advertising & Finance Manager

Team/department:

Operations Team

Expected time dedication: 

Voluntary basis, with an expected time dedication of 3 to 6 hours a week

Reports to:

Creative Director & Operations Director

Location:

Netherlands (mostly online) 

Language: 

English, Dutch (preferred) - any additional language skill is welcomed 

Role Overview 

The Advertising & Finance Manager is responsible for developing and overseeing the magazine’s financial and sponsorship strategy. This role combines advertising, fundraising and financial planning. Working with the operation teams, the Advertising & Finance Manager will help ensure that the magazine operates sustainably and transparently while maintaining its artistic integrity and mission. 

Concrete responsibilities:

• Create and manage budgets and financial plans 

• Seek out and review sponsorship and advertising for digital and print editions 

• Coordinate with the Creative Director to set expectations for the  growth of the magazine 

• Participate in weekly/monthly meetings with the Operations Team

Desired Skills & Attitude: 

• Finance, business development, marketing, or cultural management experience

• Pro-activity, personal initiative, and the ability to reliably work independently as well as in a team 

• Appreciation for contemporary artistic culture and emerging creative voices 

• Comfortable working within a collaborative, volunteer-based structure

What we offer: 

• A role within an expanding independent magazine

• Practical experience in advertising strategy and financial management

• Direct involvement in partnership development and sponsor relations

• Networking opportunities within the creative and cultural sectors

• A collaborative environment with a motivated team

• The opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a platform supporting emerging artists

How to apply: 

Send your CV, short motivation letter, and possible portfolio to: waermagazine@gmail.com 

DIGITAL EDITOR

Role title:

Digital Editor

Team/department:

Editorial Team

Expected time dedication: 

Voluntary basis, with an expected time dedication of 3 to 6 hours a week

Reports to:

Managing Editor 

Location:

Netherlands (mostly online) 

Language: 

English - any additional language skill is welcomed 

Role Overview 

The Digital Media Editor oversees and curates WAER’s digital presence across social media and the website, while developing strategies to grow audience engagement. Working closely with the Managing Editor, as well as the broader editorial and operations teams, they translate the magazine’s creative vision into compelling online storytelling and maintain a consistent content upload schedule. They also work together with contributing artists to showcase their work in shorter form content, with possibilities to also create personal work. 

Concrete responsibilities:

• Together with the Operations Director oversee the digital content schedule and posting done by other Editors on social media and the website 

• Scout, reach out, and share works by contributing artists in shorter form content

• Ensure consistency in tone, style, and quality across digital content

• Design the digital promotion of print editions

• Scout and stay informed about relevant trends, works, creators, and events

• Possibility to contribute personal work for digital publication (e.g. an essay, interview, or even an online editorial shoot)

• Participate actively in weekly/monthly meetings with the Editorial Team

Desired Skills & Attitude: 

• Demonstrate experience in the context of communication, editing, digital publishing, content management, or online media

• Demonstrate pro-activity, personal initiative, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team 

• Creative with aesthetic sensibility, detail-oriented and quality-driven

• Appreciation for contemporary artistic culture and emerging creative voices

• Comfortable working within a collaborative, volunteer-based structure

What we offer: 

• A role within a growing independent arts magazine

• Editorial responsibility and creative influence

• Experience in managing digital publications

• Networking opportunities within the creative community

• Access to cultural events 

• Possibility to create and share personal creative projects

• A collaborative environment with a motivated team

• The opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a platform supporting emerging artists

How to apply: 

Send your CV, short motivation letter, and possible portfolio to: waermagazine@gmail.com 

EDITOR

Role title:

Editor

Team/department:

Editorial Team

Expected time dedication: 

Voluntary basis, with an expected time dedication of 3 to 6 hours a week

Reports to:

Managing Editor 

Location:

Netherlands (mostly online) 

Language: 

English - any additional language skill is welcomed 

Role Overview:

The Editor selects and edits written content for the magazine's physical and digital publications, as well as producing personal original work. Working closely with the Managing Editor, other editors, and contributing writers, they help maintain WAER’s editorial standards and ensure that each publication aligns with the magazine’s broader vision. Each editor will be assigned a subject based upon their interest  (e.g. street photography editor, fashion editor, poetry editor, etc.).

Concrete responsibilities:

• Review, edit, and provide feedback on submissions from contributing writers

• Assist with broader proofreading, fact-checking, and final quality checks before publication

• Scout, select, and request original works for physical and digital publication

• Contribute at least one personal work monthly for digital publication (e.g. an essay, interview, or even an online editorial shoot)

• Coordinate with Managing Editor to meet general editorial standards and deadlines

• Participate actively in weekly/monthly meetings with the Editorial Team 

Desired Skills & Attitude: 

• Pro-activity, personal initiative, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team 

• Editorial, proofreading and critical reading skills

• Creative, detail-oriented and quality-driven

• Appreciation for emerging creative culture

• Comfortable working within a collaborative, volunteer-based structure

What we offer: 

• A role with editorial responsibility and creative influence within a growing independent arts magazine

• Experience in both digital and print publishing processes

• Networking opportunities within the creative community

• Access to cultural events 

• Possibility to create and share personal creative projects

• A collaborative environment with a motivated team

• The opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a platform supporting emerging artists

How to apply: 

Send your CV, short motivation letter, and possible portfolio to: waermagazine@gmail.com 

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Role title:

Contributing Writer 

Team/department:

Editorial Team

Expected time dedication: 

Voluntary basis, with an expected time dedication of 2 to 4 hours a week

Reports to:

(Managing) Editor 

Location:

Netherlands (mostly online) 

Language: 

English - any additional language skill is welcomed 

Role Overview 

Contributing Writers create written pieces to be published through the magazine’s digital platform and print editions. This includes essays, critical reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, and feature articles across our focus areas. Writers collaborate with the editorial team who will provide structural and creative assistance as well as edit submissions and ensure alignment with the magazine’s broader vision. 

Concrete goals:

• Produce at least one original written piece monthly 

• Meet agreed deadlines and respond to editorial feedback

• Support the magazine’s mission of promoting emerging creatives

• Coordinate with the (Managing) Editor 

• Participate actively in meetings with the Editorial Team/(Managing) Editor

Desired Skills & Attitude: 

• Pro-activity, personal initiative, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team 

• Writing, editorial, proofreading and critical reading skills

• Appreciation for contemporary artistic culture and emerging creative voices 

• Comfortable working within a collaborative, volunteer-based structure

What we offer: 

• A role within a growing independent arts magazine

• Regular publication of your work on a growing digital platform and opportunity to feature in print editions.

• Professional and creative development through editorial feedback.

• Networking opportunities within the creative community

• A collaborative environment with a motivated team

• The opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a platform supporting emerging artists 

How to apply: 

Send your CV, portfolio, and motivation letter to the email waermagazine@gmail.com