Nikki Caffier Smith

Nikki Caffier Smith serves as the Fiction Editor at Cleaver Magazine since January 2020, where responsibilities include selecting prose submissions, collaborating with authors on edits, and proofreading final pieces. Additionally, Nikki is a Reading Committee Member at Carve Magazine, contributing to the selection and editorial refinement of submissions. Previous experience includes a proofreading role at Cinamon Games, where management of multiple visual novels and localization work were key tasks. Earlier positions in the publishing industry include Assistant Publicist at HarperCollins Publishers, where event coordination and author relations were pivotal, and various internships focusing on media research, publicity mailings, and content creation at W. W. Norton & Company, Overlook Press Inc., and Jumpstart. Nikki holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Creative Writing and Publishing Studies from New York University.