Editor (Volunteer)

About the role

As an Editor, you will work closely with writers to shape developing pieces, strengthen story structure and reporting, and help move articles from promising drafts to publishable work. You will:

• Review drafts for structure, narrative flow, and alignment with the intended angle
• Identify gaps in logic, reporting, sourcing, or context and request revisions where needed
• Provide specific, actionable feedback on organization, argument, evidence, and development of ideas
• Ensure key points are supported with accurate attribution, sourcing, and factual grounding
• Work with writers through multiple rounds of revision to strengthen drafts
• Confirm that revisions address prior feedback before advancing drafts
• Contribute input on story direction and development when needed
• Contribute to story direction and development when a piece would benefit from additional shaping
• Help move articles through the editorial process within agreed timelines

Responsibilities

• Review drafts for structure, narrative flow, and alignment with the intended angle
• Identify gaps in logic, reporting, sourcing, or context and request revisions where needed
• Provide specific, actionable feedback on organization, argument, evidence, and development of ideas
• Ensure key points are supported with accurate attribution, sourcing, and factual grounding
• Work with writers through multiple rounds of revision to strengthen drafts
• Confirm that revisions address prior feedback before advancing drafts
• Contribute input on story direction and development when needed
• Contribute to story direction and development when a piece would benefit from additional shaping
• Help move articles through the editorial process within agreed timelines

Requirements

• Experience editing articles, essays, long-form journalism, or other substantial written work intended for publication
• A strong editorial eye for structure, clarity, logic, and narrative flow
• Comfort working directly with writers to strengthen drafts through thoughtful revision
• Good judgment about when a piece needs more reporting, clearer framing, stronger support, or tighter organization
• The ability to improve a draft without flattening the writer's voice or intent
• Reliability in meeting deadlines and following through on revisions and editorial discussions

Qualifications

• Background in journalism, communications, or a related field is helpful, but not required

Bonus

• Experience editing investigative, analytical, explanatory, or long-form journalism
• Experience working with staff writers, freelance contributors, guest authors, or subject-matter experts
• Experience strengthening drafts for structure, argument, narrative flow, or evidentiary support
• Familiarity with digital publishing, audience-facing editorial work, or online editorial workflows
• Experience in nonprofit, independent, or mission-driven media environments

Commitment

• We value volunteers who can contribute consistently over time and communicate reliably with their teams
• Scheduling is flexible and will vary depending on the role, workload, and department needs

How to Apply

Please send:

• Your resume or a brief summary of your relevant experience
• A short note explaining your interest in the role

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