Kapwa is a Filipino magazine focused on sharing our stories, history, culture, language, political and social issues, and so much more to our community. Are you interested in joining the team as an illustrator? Graphic designer? Photographer? Copy Editor? Writer? Or are you simply interested in being a guest writer for the magazine or website? Read on to find out how you can be a part of the Kapwa Team.

To apply to be a part of the Kapwa Team, send an email to kapwamagazine@gmail.com . Attach a resume, your portfolio (if applicable), and why you want to join. Positions are currently unpaid and are all volunteer work at this time. For guest writers, send an email to kapwamagazine@gmail.com and requesting to be a guest writer.

Illustrators

Responsibilities:

Creating illustrations and digital assets for articles & social media. Looking for illustrators who can do: portraits & concepts, environments, who can take on spiritual or slice of life topics, & can create cultural art & traditional patterns from Filipino textiles.

Requirements:

  • Experience in digital illustration
  • Provide sample work or portfolio.
  • Capacity for both long-lead and short turnaround projects.
  • Able to communicate to Art Director on a frequent basis.
  • Photography skills and Discord knowledge are a plus, but not required.

Graphic Designers

Responsibilities:

Create the layout of magazine pages and assist with social media content & branding. Communicates frequently with the Art Director & Graphic Design & Layout Editor. Able to be creative in their design.

Requirements:

  • Experience in graphic design and/or digital art mediums.
  • Proficient in Adobe products.
  • Must provide sample work or portfolio.
  • Prior experience in publishing/digital media is a plus.
  • Must know how to design and layout magazine pages.

Writers

Responsibilities:

Writes articles based on their section. Pitches ideas for current & future issues. Communicates with their team & to the Editor & Sr. Editors regularly. Able to work on 1 article per issue. For guest writers, they must be able to communicate with the Editor & Sr. Editor of the section their article will be featured in. Guest writers for the website can apply to write. Drafts will still undergo the editing phases.

Requirements:

  • Knowledge or special interest in your section.
  • Experience in journalism is preferred, but not required.
  • Must submit a resume and any writing portfolio.
  • Understanding of grammar and formatting .

Copy Editors

Responsibilities:

Edit copy-ready articles for grammar, consistency, and legibility. Work with writer to ensure their article is publication-ready. Check for correct citation formats and communicate with Senior Copy Editors regularly.

Requirements:

  • Writing & editing experience or an English degree.
  • Must take a sample editing test.
  • Experience in journalism and/or publishing is a plus, but not required.
  • Note: The magazine uses Chicago style citations and AP style editing.