CURRENT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The Second Voice (120 Hours)
Operations Manager, Lorekeeper, Editorial Assistant
Brightstone Books seeks a talented, dynamic individual who passionately loves the fantasy genre. Our first novel in the Mystic dark fantasy series is in the pre-publishing phase and has already received acclaim from top creatives who have worked with Marvel and Blizzard.
We're building a comprehensive fantasy brand through crowd funding and multiple creative channels. Our vision includes:
Traditional book publishing
Full cast soundscape audiobooks with original soundtrack
Interactive eBooks with in-depth lore, maps, and imagery
YouTube channel with episodic content
Live events
RPG online platform
Social media presence
Merchandise
PR and marketing campaigns
About the Role
As the Second Voice, you will become an extension of the Author—a second in command, a "hand of the king" so to speak. You'll bridge the gap between creative vision and practical execution across his six-book fantasy saga, ensuring every aspect of this fantasy world aligns with the Author's design.
Key Responsibilities
Lorekeeper
Catalog and write detailed articles about characters, places, and the overall lore of the Mystic series for our website
Assist the Author in creating scripts for YouTube videos that showcase legendary characters or explore key lore within the world
Develop and maintain comprehensive records of the series' world, characters, mythologies, and timelines
Use your knowledge of the novel to oversee audiobook production, ensuring that actors voice the characters as intended by the Author
When reviewing the manuscript, ensure all lore is accurate, including dates and other information
Editor
Oversee editing for future projects in the series as they develop, ensuring consistency across all works
Analyze and address tracked changes and comments from other editors with precision, making decisions that reflect a deep understanding of the story, characters, and tone
Serve as the final quality check before manuscripts proceed to publication
Represent the Author in editorial discussions, advocating for their creative direction
Operations Manager
Coordinate and oversee departments, freelancers, and other contributors while maintaining clear communication with the Author
Provide detailed reports on progress and workflows, ensuring all projects stay on track
Take on team coordination, operational duties, and recruitment efforts when needed, including interviewing talent for roles critical to the company's success
Manage administrative functions related to the publication and promotion of the series
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
A deep, genuine appreciation for fantasy literature and immersive lore
Enthusiasm for learning and growing with our team as we build this franchise
A dynamic personality that embraces creative challenges with excitement
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain consistency across complex narratives
Effective communication skills to represent the Author's interests
Adaptability to diverse responsibilities and changing priorities
Compensation
Monthly compensation: $25/hour for 120 hours, plus very achievable monthly performance bonuses up to $750 for a total potential compensation of $3,750 per month (equivalent to $31.25/hour).
Growth Potential: This role offers significant opportunities for expanded responsibilities and increased compensation based on continuing experience and production.
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.
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.
How to Apply
Obviously please include an introduction and any relevant experience, education etc. Afterward, share four of your favorite fantasy titles, whether from books, anime, movies, or video games, and tell us why they are special to you. Beyond that, feel free to tell us anything else about yourself! You can submit your application by emailing it to careers@brightstonebooks.com with the subject of "The Second Voice Application (120 Hours)".
Application Process
Our hiring process consists of three rounds, with candidates being narrowed down at each stage. Applications will be taken until 8pm (MDT) on April 4th. You will be notified if you have made it to the second round no later than April 7th. 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 April 7th then you did not make the second round, and we wish you the best in your endeavors.
Thank you for your interest. We’re creating a dark fantasy world designed to captivate audiences across multiple platforms for years to come. If you're ready to help build something extraordinary, we want to hear from you.