Get Involved

Factory Settings is expanding its editorial and creative network. We’re looking for writers, editors, researchers, artists, designers, strategists, and other culturally curious people to help us produce original work, develop new projects, and grow an independent publication with a distinct point of view. We're based in Los Angeles, but welcome collaborators from anywhere.

Right now, we’re looking for people interested in…

• Writing & Editorial: Pitching and writing articles, essays, interviews, profiles, and cultural criticism; editing, fact-checking, and developing stories.

• Research & Cultural Intelligence: Identifying emerging cultural shifts, investigating niche subjects, conducting archival research, sourcing stories, and contributing to our editorial planning.

• Art & Creative Production: Photography, illustration, graphic design, art direction, video, and experimental editorial formats.

• Audience & Growth: Social media strategy, content distribution, community engagement, audience development, and helping our work reach the right people.

• Community & Collaborations: Contributor outreach, creative partnerships, event programming, and connecting us with people, projects, and communities worth knowing.

We’re building a multidisciplinary contributor network that can support a growing editorial calendar, recurring series, digital and print publishing, and collaborative projects beyond the page.

What you’ll get

Beyond opportunities to develop and publish original work, Factory Settings offers an engaged community of creative peers to collaborate with, exchange ideas, and workshop projects. Our leadership brings professional and academic backgrounds across writing, journalism, media, design, publishing, entertainment, and the arts, and is dedicated to providing individualized editorial feedback, mentorship, and creative guidance as collaborations develop. Members of our team have the opportunity to take part in recurring gatherings and events, build their portfolios and professional networks, reach new audiences, and help shape the publication’s editorial direction and future projects.

How to get involved

You do not need to commit to a formal role or a fixed schedule to help us build. We are open to one-off contributions, project-based collaborations, and recurring involvement, depending on your interests and availability. Whether you are an emerging writer looking for your first byline, an established creative with an idea outside your usual practice, or someone with a particular skill and a few hours to contribute, there’s room—and a seat at the table—for a wide range of participation.

Interested? Tell us what you can bring to Factory Settings. Select your areas of interest below, share a little about your experience or relevant work, and let us know how you’d like to contribute. Specific pitches and project proposals are welcome, but you can also introduce yourself for consideration as relevant opportunities arise.

Opportunities are currently unpaid. The scope, expectations, and credit for individual collaborations are discussed in advance. Submission does not guarantee publication or ongoing involvement. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to editor@factorysettingsmag.com.