CURRENT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Introduction
The team at Brightstone Books is creating an immersive experience for their flagship mythopoeic dark fantasy series, Mystic. Beginning with traditional print books, the project extends to a soundscape audiobook with a full voice cast, original soundtrack, and atmospheric sound effects. Additionally, weekly 5-minute visual episodes of the soundscape audiobook will be released on YouTube, using concept art from notable fantasy artists to bring an added layer of immersion. At the same time, the interactive ebook app will provide a more hands-on approach, with embedded links within the story to additional lore, maps, and character backgrounds—all to envelop the reader more fully into the world. Beyond these core projects, Brightstone Books also has plans for a documentary-style lore video series, interactive role-playing experiences, and more.
The Master of Revels Hailing from House Brightstone
As Master of Revels, you're known for putting together simply smashing events that bring citizens from far and wide to bolster the reputation of our works and facilitate an ever-growing audience. As Master of Revels, you are no slouch when it comes to your knowledge of Mystic, however. And indeed, you are a respected writer of many of the expanded lore articles, including both myths and legends. As ever, such a position at Brightstone demands efforts in all three categories, namely Creative, Business, and Analytical.
Creative Role: Creating Multiple Branching Storylines for Online and Live RPG events, Lore Expansion (Myths and Legends focus)
This role involves creating multiple branching storylines for both online and live RPG events, where player choices shape the direction and outcome of each session. It also includes collaboration with cosplay teams, developing character material and scripted interactions that support live appearances. Another key responsibility is the expansion of lore, with a focus on myths, legends, and ancient histories that give the world structure and meaning. Each area is tracked through organized documentation to maintain consistency across characters, timelines, and settings.
Compensation: $30/hour
Business Role: Community Events Organizer (Online and Live)
This role is responsible for organizing both online and in-person community events that support growth, engagement, and visibility. Tasks include:
Planning and managing Fantasy Expos and live fan events
Securing featured guests, cosplayers, and talent to increase visibility and attendance
Handling event budgets, vendor payments, and guest fees
Organizing bookstore signings and author appearances
Managing Reddit forums and Discord spaces, keeping communities active and on-brand
Running live and online RPG events with organized scheduling and support
Coordinating logistics, promotion, and communication with guests and staff
Compensation: $30/hour to start; if successful, option in 3–6 months to shift to $15/hour + 10% of net sales per event.
NOTE: If training and education are required, the rate will be $20/hour for the first 2–4 weeks.
Analytical Role – Event Theme & Activity Designer
This role focuses on the structured planning and strategic design of themes and activities for events, expos, and interactive gatherings. It requires a sharp eye for detail, an understanding of audience behavior, and the ability to create programming that is both functional and engaging. The individual in this position works closely with creative, logistics, and production teams to build schedules, guide pacing, and design interactive experiences that meet the needs of the event while remaining scalable and repeatable. Data from past events is reviewed to refine future planning and continuously improve engagement quality.
Responsibilities:
Design themes and interactive activities that align with event goals and audience preferences
Build structured schedules that maintain momentum and variation across event timelines
Analyze attendance data and feedback to improve programming efficiency and engagement
Coordinate with internal teams to ensure activity design matches technical and logistical capacity
Maintain documentation of formats, timing, and participation outcomes for future planning
Refine activity concepts to support scalability and adaptability across different events
Compensation: $27/hour
NOTE: If training and education are required, the rate will be $20/hour for the first 2–4 weeks.
What We’re Looking For
This position combines writing, event planning, and interactive storytelling. You'll be involved in expanding lore, organizing fan events, and building engaging experiences across formats.
We’re looking for someone who:
Excellent writer who enjoys writing myths, legends, and historical fiction
Can design branching RPG storylines for both live and online use
Plans and runs community events (signings, expos, live sessions)
Coordinates with cosplayers, guests, and other creatives
Manages schedules, budgets, and communications for events
Keeps Discord and Reddit communities active and focused
Tracks feedback and uses it to improve programming
Works well across creative, planning, and logistics tasks
Team Meetings
In-person team meetings will be held quarterly at our office in Salt Lake City, though this may vary depending on our needs. If you are located outside of Utah but within the USA, that's no problem—we will cover your travel and accommodation for these meetings. If you are remote only, please let us know before applying.
Hours & Compensation:
Monthly compensation: $30/hour for Creative, $30/hr for Business and $27/hour for Analytical per above for this position. Potential to increase hours and Business role pay based on continuing experience and production.
Hours: You may choose how many hours you want to work when you apply, up to 25 hours per month per role — but the hours must be equal across all three roles. For example, if you choose 25 hours for Creative, then Business and Analytical must also be 25 hours, totaling 75 hours. Full-time paid hours are only available after you’ve been with us for 6–12 months and are based on your overall performance.
Growth: This role offers significant opportunities for expanded responsibilities and professional development for candidates who demonstrate exceptional value and alignment with our vision.
Flexibility: This is an independent contractor position, allowing you to set your own schedule to accomplish projects. Aside from our meetings, you're free to work at the location of your choice. No taxes will be taken from your pay; you will be responsible for your own taxes and benefits.
How to Apply:
Please first read the "Hiring FAQ." Afterward, provide a resume or a summary of relevant experience and education. Introduce yourself and briefly explain why you believe you'd be a good fit for the position, specifically referencing the three roles mentioned above. Be sure to include how many hours you'd like to work per month, as outlined above. Submit your application to careers@brightstonebooks.com with the subject line “The Master of Revels Application.”
You will be notified if you have made it to the second round no later than May 21st. Additional details about our fantasy series and specific projects will be shared with candidates who advance to the second round. If you do not get contacted by then, you did not make the second round, and we wish you the best in your endeavors.
PLEASE NOTE: This position may close early if we identify a candidate we feel fits exceptionally well. Please check our website under "careers" for the latest status.