Departmental HR Partner – Editorial (Volunteer)

WhoWhatWhy; Mississippi; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Join WhoWhatWhy as a Departmental HR Partner in a volunteer role, where you will support the Editorial team and contribute to meaningful journalism. This remote position requires a commitment of 5–7 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months, ideal for individuals passionate about HR and nonprofit work.

Benefits

Flexible remote schedule

Real-world HR experience

Collaboration with professionals

Qualifications

• Some HR experience or interest.
• Strong communication and note-taking skills.
• Passionate about nonprofit work.

Responsibilities

• Represent HR in weekly meetings.
• Identify and relay HR needs.
• Support a positive and organized environment.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Note-taking

Job description

Departmental HR Partner – Editorial (Volunteer)

Note: This is a remote, part-time volunteer position. Please do not apply if you are only seeking paid employment.

Help support fearless journalism by connecting HR to the heart of our newsroom.

We’re looking for a Departmental HR Partner to serve as the main point of HR contact for our Editorial team. If you’re passionate about human connection, coordination, and making a meaningful impact in a mission-driven newsroom, we’d love to hear from you.

Who We Are

WhoWhatWhy is a nonprofit investigative news organization producing deep-dive journalism on the most pressing issues of our time. We’re powered by skilled volunteers and a small core staff — from students to seasoned pros — who believe in ethical, independent journalism free from corporate or political influence.

About the Role

As the Departmental HR Partner for our Editorial team, you’ll:

• Represent HR in weekly editorial meetings (Mondays at 11:00 AM ET)
• Help identify and relay HR needs such as recruitment, onboarding, or team concerns
• Collaborate with the central HR team to fill open roles and support volunteer success
• Support a positive, inclusive, and organized environment within the editorial department
• Coordinate with the HR Coordinator to assist with onboarding and general follow-up

What We’re Looking For

• Some HR experience or interest in learning (students and career changers welcome!)
• Strong communication and note-taking skills
• Comfortable joining department meetings and voicing HR-related needs
• Collaborative and responsive, especially in a remote setting
• Passionate about nonprofit work and investigative journalism

What You’ll Gain

• A front-row seat to editorial operations in a mission-driven newsroom
• Real-world HR experience in a media-focused nonprofit
• Collaboration with dedicated professionals in HR, journalism, and leadership
• Flexible, remote schedule (apart from required meeting)

Commitment

We ask for a commitment of 5–7 hours per week and a minimum of 6 months. This includes regular team meetings, occasional follow-ups, and collaboration with our HR team.

How to Apply

Please send:

• Your resume
• A thoughtful cover letter telling us why this role speaks to you

To confirm that you’ve read this description, include the phrase “Committed to the Mission” and the result of 12 ÷ 3 somewhere in your letter.

If there’s no place to attach a cover letter, email it to [e-mail]. Check your spam folder for responses — they sometimes land there.

Reminder

We do not consider generic or AI-generated applications. Your submission should reflect your voice and alignment with our mission.

Join Us

This is your chance to support fearless journalism and help build a strong, inclusive editorial team.