Join Our Team
Iris is structured into three separate teams, and we accept new members to the evaluation and design teams within the first two weeks of each semester.
Editorial Team
The Editorial Team collaborates to lead the other teams, push the magazine through the production cycle, and copyedit prose and poetry submissions. Individuals with strong leadership, organizational, analytical, and editorial skills will make a great fit for this team.
Individuals can join the Editorial Team by invite only after serving on the evaluation team to be an editor and the design team to be Lead Designer.
2025-2026 Editorial Team
Editor-in-ChiefLucy “Luce” Sampson
Assistant EditorJacob Dinman
Managing EditorMichaela Powell
Assistant EditorJosh Black
Lead DesignerMatthew Antolick
Evaluation Team
Guided by the Editorial Team, the evaluation team reviews and evaluates all the submissions we receive. This team is divided into three groups: prose, poetry, and visual art. Individuals who enjoy discussing and analyzing creative work will be a great fit for this team.
To apply, email your application to jmu.irismagazine@gmail.com within the first two weeks of the semester. For the exact deadline, check our instagram (@iris.jmu) in the fall!
Design Team
Guided by our Lead Designer, the design team creates the layout and aesthetic of each magazine issue using Adobe InDesign. Individuals with a strong creative eye and experience with InDesign will make a great fit for this team.
To apply, email your application to jmu.irismagazine@gmail.com within the first three weeks of the semester. For the exact deadline, check our instagram (@iris.jmu) in the fall!
Still have questions about the application process?
Email your questions to jmu.irismagazine@gmail.com