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Editor Positions available at Strife

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This academic year, we are seeking several editors for editorial positions at Strife, including Senior Editors, Commissioning Editors, Series Editors, and Copy Editors.

Our editorial positions are outstanding roles for postgraduate and doctoral students to hone their editing skills at an internationally recognized academic publication.

To apply, review the role descriptions below and submit an application using the links below. Be sure to select all roles for which you may be interested so that our Executive Committee has a full understanding of which roles you would like to be considered for.

Questions can be directed to apply@strifeblog.org.

Senior Editors

Strife seeks to hire several dedicated PhD students for the position of Senior Editors. Senior Editors are the core frontline of Strife’s editorial process. They work on both of STRIFE’s publications to ensure high quality content is developed to meet with our publications standards. They work on a one to one basis with contributors to the Journal to develop their submissions for publications. We are looking for several highly motivated individuals to join our Senior Editing team, candidates should be enrolled on a PhD programme and have an interest in academic publishing.

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Series Editors

Strife seeks to hire a number of Series Editors for the upcoming academic year. Series Editors design, promote, collate and edit a series of blog submissions on a topic of their specialism or choice. They will work under the guidance of the Series Development Co-Ordinator to build their series and oversee it throughout the publication process. Series Editors should have a clear idea of the topic they wish to focus their series on. Series Editors should be post-graduate students with an interest in academic publishing.

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Copy Editors

Strife seeks to hire a team of copy editors to aide the final stage editing on STRIFE blog. Copy editors are responsible for final stage editing for all submissions that are published on the blog. They work to ensure all pieces are published in a timely manner under the guidance of our blog operations and coordination team. Copy editors should be post-graduate students with an interest in academic publishing.

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Commissioning Editors

Strife Seeks a set of Commissioning Editors to aide Strife in building its outreach and contributing pool. Commissioning Editors will be responsible for recruiting and commissioning academic submissions from external institutions, helping promote and develop STRIFE publications worldwide. Commissioning Editors will be expected to fulfil editorial duties in their specialist areas as required by the editorial teams. Commissioning Editors should be post-graduate students with a keen interest in academic publishing.

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Interviewer

Strife seeks 1-2 interviewers to lead our interview series on the Strife Blog. Each interviewer will be responsible for a published interview each month during the academic year – conducted in-person, virtually, or via email.  Interviewers are expected to determine who they will be interviewing and the topics/questions to be discussed in coordination with the Strife Blog management team.

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Strife Editorial Management Positions available at Strife

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This academic year, we are seeking several editorial management positions at Strife, including two Managing Editor roles, which lead our publications under the direction of the Editor in Chief.

Managing at Strife is a significant volunteer commitment but one that comes with great rewards and a strong sense of accomplishment.  You’ll get to lead highly motivated teams of postgraduate and doctoral candidates at one of the leading institutions in our field.

To apply, review the role descriptions below and submit an application using the links below. Be sure to select all roles for which you may be interested so that our Executive Committee has a full understanding of which roles you would like to be considered for.

Questions can be directed to apply@strifeblog.org.

Managing Editor, Strife Journal

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD student to manage and develop Strife journal. The candidate will be highly organised with a strong editorial background and a good awareness of the publishing process. The ME Journal will also be a central member of Strife’s Executive Committee and will work closely with the executive and management team to ensure STRIFE’s development. We would prefer a post-upgrade PhD candidate but accept applications from those with an evidenced history in publishing and or editorial work.

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Managing Editor, Strife Blog

We are seeking a highly motivated Postgraduate student to manage and develop STRIFE blog. The candidate will be highly organised with a strong editorial background and a good awareness of the publishing process. The ME Blog will also be a central member of STRIFE’s executive committee and will work closely with the executive and management team to ensure STRIFE’s development. We would prefer a PhD candidate but accept applications from any postgraduate student with an evidenced history in publishing and or editorial work. Strife blog publishes 5 days a week during the academic year – the Managing Editor role leads a large staff through the publishing process requiring strong organisational and time management skills.

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Co-ordinating Editor, Strife Journal

We seek a highly organised individual with a good eye for detail and a strong interest in publishing. The Coordinating Editor is responsible for the relationship management and communication between editors, contributors and the STRIFE journal team.  The candidate will be experienced in communicating clearly and efficiently, have experience in inbox management and bring a first point of contact for queries. The CE will work in partnership with the Managing Editor to ensure the journal is published in a timely manner and articles are progressed through editing and publishing efficiently.

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Co-Ordinating Editor, Strife Blog

We seek a highly organised individual with a good eye for detail and a strong interest in publishing. The coordinating editor is responsible for the relationship management and communication between editors, contributors and the STRIFE blog team.  The candidate will be experienced in communicating clearly and efficiently, have experience in inbox management and bring a first point of contact for queries. The CE is also responsible for initial screening and acceptance of external submissions.

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Series Development Co-ordinator, Strife Blog

We are seeking an effective people manager to guide, develop and aide our programme of series throughout the academic year. The coordinator will be responsible for managing a team of series editors through the organisation, recruitment, writing and publishing of their series. The coordinator is a core point of contact for series editors and is responsible for liaising between editors and the management team to ensure the production of relevant, cutting edge series across the year.

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Project Manager, War Studies at 60

As part of the King’s College, London Department of War Studies at Sixty Celebrations we are seeking a highly motivated project manager to oversee the development of a set of publications for STRIFE. The project aims to create a set of profiles and insights into the research and contributions of the department over its sixty years. The project manager will be responsible for the overall organisation and development of the project in partnership with the executive committee.

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Fellowship Programmes & Positions available at Strife

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This academic year, Strife is offering two fellowship programmes.

New this year, our Strife Writing Fellows, known previously as Staff Writers, will produce regular content for Strife Blog, working closely with the Blog Editors while developing their writing and research skills.

Our Women in Writing Fellowship Programme offers a supportive environment for women to promote their work and develop their voice.  Women in Writing Fellows will work closely with a mentor throughout their Fellowship while attending regular educational workshops with faculty, staff, and the Strife team.

To apply review the Fellowship descriptions below and submit an application using the links below.

Questions can be directed to apply@strifeblog.org.

Strife Writing Fellows

Strife Writing Fellows, known previously as Staff Writers, will produce regular content for Strife blog while developing their writing and research skills.

They will liaise with the Fellowship Coordination Team to pitch, plan, research, and write articles, producing one monthly.

Over the year they will benefit from experienced editing, concentrated on supporting their growth as researchers, as well as a series of workshops from practitioners who work in conflict. Publications by Fellows will include interviews, current events analysis, historical reflections, book reviews and arts analyses, however, Fellows are encouraged to propose, innovate, and utilize novel mediums or structures.

While Fellows are not required to focus on topical events, it is a position which accommodates those interested in sharing their perspectives on contemporary issues.

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Women in Writing Fellowship

Too often, the voices of women on issues of conflict and security are marginalised or go unheard, despite the critical role they play in conflict, development, peace-building and international security. The Women in Writing Fellowship offers a spring-board into academic writing and publishing for Women completing their MA here within the War Studies Department.

The team at Strife is extremely proud to present the second year of our Women in Writing Programme. This fellowship program is all about providing a supportive environment for women to promote their work and develop their voice. The fellowship offers a year-long mentorship programme where individuals selected for the programme will be assigned an academic mentor to support them through the writing and editing process —from the generation of ideas, to editing, to publication. A companion on their year-long journey, the mentors will be their open door to the world of writing, so that the women will be able to confidently walk through and shine on their own.

The mentees in the Women in Writing Programme will write two pieces for Strife Blog, as well as be part of exclusive events and roundtable discussions, as well as have the opportunities to learn from experts in the field. Our events and workshops feature access to and discussions with experts  people who have had careers in international relations, politics, education, cyber security and so much more. At Strife we pride ourselves in creating a platform  that provides women with unique and exceptional opportunities for networking, community building, and growing their confidence as writers.

This competitive scheme is aimed at women looking to develop their writing and editorial skills. They may have previous experience or be completely new to publishing but should have a strong interest in the analysis of conflict and all its themes.

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Strife Recruitment for 2021-2022 is Open!

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Strife is an internationally recognized dual-format publication, led by doctoral and graduate researchers based in the Department of War Studies at King’s College London.

We study all aspects of ‘conflict’, combining political, historical, literary, and philosophical approaches to conflict to provide thought-provoking and unique perspectives for our readers. We have over 3.5 million readers a year, with strong engagement from governmental and academic institutions.

Strife is comprised of an academic blog, Strife Blog, as well as the peer-reviewed academic journal, Strife Journal, which is published quarterly. Both platforms, as well as their complementary events such as conferences, issue launches, and presentations, are centred thematically on conflict in all its shapes and forms. We are continuing to grow and expand, and we want you to join us to be a part of the editorial board.

Despite the current COVID-19 pandemic and accompanying challenges, Strife continues to grow, offering our readers regular new scholarship. Starting last year, we have opened up the exciting possibility for postgraduate students, from any country, anywhere in the world, to become a part of the team at Strife.  All of our roles are held by volunteers.

Joining Strife presents a unique opportunity to work alongside a diverse group of postgraduate students, building expertise in conflict studies. Teamwork is a key component of Strife, as is the sense of community we have built over the years. Recruits will also avail of contact with professors and leading academic experts through our events, publications, and networking opportunities.

The following positions are open for recruitment, and each of these rewarding roles is open to international applications from all over the world —

  • Editorial Management
    • Managing Editor, Strife Journal
    • Managing Editor, Strife Blog
    • Co-ordinating Editor, Strife Journal
    • Co-ordinating Editor, Strife Blog
    • Series Development Co-ordinator, Strife Blog
    • Project Management, War Studies at 60
  • Editorial
    • Senior Editor
    • Commissioning Editor
    • Series Editor
    • Copy Editor
  • Communications
    • Communications Manager
    • Web Manager
    • Web Officer
    • Publications Officer
    • Social Media Co-ordinator

I invite you to learn more on our 2021 Recruitment Page at the Strife Journal website and apply to join our team!

Bryan Strawser
Managing Editor, Strife Blog

Strife Journal & Blog: Fourth round of Call for Papers for January 2021

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Strife is pleased to announce the opening of the fourth round of Call for Papers for 2020, with a deadline for all papers of 03 January 2021.

Strife publishes articles on the theme of conflict, broadly defined. Submissions may include studies of conflict in history, art and media, of the relationship between war and state, of the interrelation of war and society, analyses of strategy, operations and military tactics, diplomacy and international relations, as well as more narrowly defined subjects. There is no restriction as to period or geographical focus.

Strife Journal – Call for Papers

Articles should be between 4000–5000 words and include an abstract of 100 words. Submitted articles must meet the outlined submission guidelines. Articles that do not meet referencing and formatting guidelines risk being rejected for publication.

See our full call graphics with additional details at the bottom of this post. Download our full call pack as a PDF here.

Please email submissions to journal.submissions@strifeblog.org.

Strife Blog – Call for Papers

Aside from our general call for papers, we also have blog series on four exciting topics. All blog series articles should be 1000-1200 words long and emailed to blog.coordinating.editor@strifeblog.org.

The series topics are as follows:

– ‘Grand Strategy of Middle Powers’ – China and America are already heavily discussed. But what about Japan or Brazil? Where do smaller, but no less important, players fit on the grand strategic stage?

– ‘Nuclear weapons and international security: the outlook for 2040’ – do you want to explore the political and technological future of nuclear armament? Now’s your chance!

– ‘Berber identities and conflicts in post-colonial North Africa’ – the Berber people sit at the centre of politics and conflict across much of North Africa. This is a great opportunity to analyse the region through this important lens.

– ‘Caribbean maritime security’ – the Caribbean isn’t as well studied as the Horn of Africa or the South China Sea, but that doesn’t make it any less interesting, or vital to the future of the Americas.

See our full call graphics with additional details at the bottom of this post. Download our full call pack as a PDF here.

If you have an idea on any of these themes, or other aspects of conflict, do reach out and our editorial team would be happy to discuss possibilities. We look forward to receiving your submissions!