The Eckleburg Project

Texas A&M's Official Literary Journal

The Eckleburg Project is the official undergraduate literary journal of Texas A&M University. We are an undergraduate organization featuring student poetry, prose, and art. Now with thirteen issues under our belt, we started with the idea that art should be free and easily accessible to the community.

Our staff is composed of undergraduate students and editors who select pieces to be published semesterly under a process of blind review. For information on how to join, go to our apply page. For information on how to submit, go to our submissions page. For general inquiries, or just to say hello, contact our organizational email at theeckleburgproject@gmail.com.

As always, we thank you for your support as we continue to foster art here at Texas A&M.

Applications for Fall 2023 are Open!

Thanks for your interest in joining The Eckleburg Project as a staff member. Below are links to our applications & current open positions. If you have any questions, feel free to email us or send a message on the Contact Us page!

The staff of The Eckleburg Project is required to attend a monthly all-staff meeting, weekly team meetings, and various events held by the organization.  

Screening Team

The Screening Team is responsible for sorting through and selecting poetry and prose submissions to the journal. Members will read student poetry and prose and work together to make their selections for publication. The screening team is led by the Prose and Poetry Editors, who delegate tasks between them. The Screening Team is best suited for those who love reading and writing, and may hope to work in publishing one day.

Seem like something you want to do? Click here to apply!

Staff Writers

The Staff Writing position is open for dedicated writers who are looking to further their writing and editing abilities and get published at the same time. Members will meet weekly and edit each other’s prose and poetry, which can then appear on the Eckleburg Project website and in the printed journal. Members will work together to make the best version of their work and enhance their revision skills in a group setting.

Interested? Click here to apply!

Design Team

The Design Team will be responsible for the the layout and design of the journal. They will also be charged with the design of frequent web advertisements for social media. The designers’ duties also include filtering through art submissions to help determine the final selections for the journal, with the final decision falling on the Head Designer, as well as designing collateral that embodies The Eckleburg Project’s brand. They will be working closely with the Head Designer to ensure that designs for Eckleburg remain consistent across all mediums. 

Preference will be given to designers with graphic design experience, a working knowledge and access to the Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop), and an online portfolio with an emphasis in design. Being a designer for The Eckleburg Project above all means that you are a team player. Much of the design process will take place at weekly meetings, where we deliberate how to define ourselves as a journal. If you are willing to voice your opinion and work well with creative criticism, you will do well in this position. The Design Team is perfect for those who want to expand and further develop their graphic design skills.

Seem like something you want to do? Unfortunately, we aren’t accepting applications at the moment.

Operations Team

The Operations Team is tasked with managing the business side of creating and publishing a literary magazine each semester. Among other tasks, the primary responsibility of the operations team is creating, monitoring, and evaluating the budget and fundraising goals for the organization. Members will research and apply for grants, organize profit shares, and pursue sponsors for the journal. The Operations Team is led by the Head of Operations, who delegates tasks between them. The Operations Team is also responsible for discussing, potentially voting, and approving/rejecting budgetary expenditures. At the beginning of each semester the operations team should balance the budget for the upcoming semester and discuss events and fundraisers for the organization. The Operations Team is perfect for individuals who want to acquire skills in business, including accounting, finance, and logistics.

Seem like something you want to do? Unfortunately, we aren’t accepting applications at the moment.

Marketing Team

The Marketing Team position is responsible for managing all external communications of the journal. In collaboration with the Publicist, the team oversees all social media marketing and campus advertising. Duties include creating content for Instagram and Twitter, designing campus advertisements and future merchandise, and assisting in event planning (such as tabling sessions, socials, the Release Party, and any other events). Preference will be given to applicants with basic experience in graphic design and photography. The Marketing Team is perfect for individuals interested in gaining further experience in marketing and communications.

Seem like something you want to do? Unfortunately, we aren’t accepting applications at the moment.

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