Senior Editor, Foreign Desk (Volunteer)

WhoWhatWhy; City of Albany (NY); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Senior Editor for a remote volunteer role. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to nonprofit journalism while honing your editorial skills in a flexible environment. You'll be responsible for assigning stories, editing submissions, and generating compelling content across various platforms. This role is perfect for someone eager to make a difference in journalism, collaborate with a diverse team, and thrive in a dynamic setting. If you're motivated by a commitment to quality journalism and want to channel your passion into meaningful work, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Stimulating environment

Skill development

Make a difference

Fun work atmosphere

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years in a newsroom with quality journalism experience.
• Strong editing, writing, and reporting skills under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assign and assess stories for staff and freelancers.
• Edit stories and uphold editorial guidelines.
• Generate story ideas and write original pieces.

Skills

Editing

Writing

Reporting

Organizational Skills

Storytelling

Collaboration

Job description

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Senior Editor, Foreign Desk - Remote (Volunteer)

• Note: The following is an opportunity for flexible, part-time, volunteer work. Please DO NOT APPLY if you are only looking for paid employment. All positions are remote/ work-from-home
  
  

Are you an experienced Senior Editor who is currently sidelined but eager to get back into the news game? Are you a fan of nonprofit journalism and also financially comfortable at the moment?

At WhoWhatWhy, we have a unique model where we compensate for the tough funding challenges of being a small, scrappy nonprofit by combining a largely voluntary team with a small core of paid pillar personnel. Right now, we cannot afford the sort of salary required for a top flight Senior Editor but we’re willing to work with the right person over time to convert to some compensation. However, we want to be candid that we may never be able to compete fully on that front, so we’re really looking for someone whose primary motivation is to do what they love.

WhoWhatWhy is a nonpartisan, agenda-free news organization. Not left-wing, not right-wing, not consensus-seeking, we report the truth, whatever it is. We approach each story with an open mind, boundless curiosity, and a willingness to dig deep beneath the surface — and don’t back away in the face of pressure from powerful institutions and groupthink.

Age does not matter. We have among us young students, vibrant retirees, and everything in between, from all walks of life.

Responsibilities

• Assign stories to staff and freelancers
• Assess story pitches
• Generate story ideas
• Edit stories
• Uphold editorial guidelines that ensure a consistent voice, tone, perspective, and copy standards
• Write compelling original pieces yourself, when the spirit moves you
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• 5-7+ years experience in a newsroom that produces quality journalism
• Strong editing, writing, and reporting skills, and experience working under deadline pressure
• Highly organized, motivated, and curious, and able to juggle — and prioritize — multiple projects simultaneously
• Possess an ability to recognize and craft powerful stories
• Familiarity with and interest in storytelling across multiple platforms — including video, audio, and data visualization
• A collaborative spirit and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Share our values and commitment to a higher form of journalism
  
  

Perks

• Channel your passion in a stimulating environment
• Learn the nuts and bolts of nonprofit operations in an up-and-coming organization
• Develop new skills and gain valuable experience that can enhance your professional trajectory
• Do amazing work on a flexible, part-time basis
• Have fun while you make a difference
  
  

Expectations

You will be expected to attend your department’s recurring meetings. Beyond this, you will work on your own schedule. We ask for a minimum commitment of 6 months for at least 15 hours a week. Because our team is spread throughout the world, we rely on a combination of Slack, email, and conference calls, and expect everyone to be responsive in a timely manner.

To Apply

We will not review applications that appear to be mass submissions. To apply, send your resume and a customized cover letter making clear you are familiar with our mission and work. You should confirm your understanding that this is a volunteer position. If there is no option to attach a cover letter, please send a cover letter to [e-mail].

Please note that response emails from us sometimes end up in spam folders; don’t forget to check them. Thank you!

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Volunteer

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

Internet Publishing