In this age of division, world literature can heal and make whole, akin to kintsugi—the art of joining with gold—or tikkum olam—world repair—but only if inclusivity is at the heart of its mission. And that’s what we stand for at Asymptote. Will you help us further our goal?
We’re especially looking for social media managers, graphic designers, executive assistants, copy editors, editors-at-large to join our London Book Fair Award-winning team.
Asymptote operates through a system of structured volunteering—requiring six to eight hours of commitment each week. It’s easy to make a real difference while getting to know like-minded team members hailing from five continents.
If you are considering a career in world literature, Asymptote also provides the perfect training ground. Former Asymptote staff have gone on to take up positions at The Wylie Agency, David Godine, Penguin Books, Dalkey Archive, and Words Without Borders.
We hope you’ll join us at the frontlines of diversifying world literature. All open volunteer positions are listed in our call here. Three-month internships can also be arranged for most positions, but permanent staff members looking to be involved for at least a year (for the editorial roles especially) are preferred.
Check out our recruitment guidelines and send in your application today!