The University of Guam Press is issuing a “Call for Talent,” seeking to expand its pool of publishing professionals available to support the publishing house’s books and projects.

UOG Press are calling for: 

  • Local writers
  • Copy editors
  • Developmental editors
  • Project managers
  • Filmmakers
  • Translators and Orthographers
  • Cartographers
  • Graphic designers
  • Illustrators
  • Photographers
  • Workshop facilitators for writing and art

In anticipation of an exciting lineup of new titles and projects, UOG Press is expanding its creative and professional network to ensure a diverse, dynamic, and highly skilled team of collaborators.

Every six months, UOG Press seeks to refresh its local talent pool to provide opportunities for new and upcoming writers and artists. This ensures that the Press remains adaptable to evolving publishing needs and project demands and provides opportunities for new and emerging creatives to contribute while allowing established professionals to reaffirm their availability.

They encourage professionals who have previously published to submit a portfolio.

To successfully and professionally achieve its publication goals, UOG Press is particularly looking for people who are able to meet tight deadlines, receive constructive feedback, and produce quality work.

To respond to this call, applicants are asked to submit a digital portfolio featuring a minimum of five relevant work samples and a one-page letter of interest that includes: 

  • The applicant’s first name
  • Service(s)
  • The applicant is eligible to provide
  • Email address
  • Phone number(s)
  • Relevant experience/background, including professional jobs.

For writing, editing and translating services in languages other than English, the applicant must specify the language these services can be provided in.

All submissions must be emailed by no later than March 30, 2025 to [email protected].