Managing Editor (Volunteer)

WeVote
  • Oakland, CA
  • Remote
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    Help inform and empower millions of voters.

    WeVote is a nonpartisan civic technology nonprofit building tools that help voters make informed decisions and participate in democracy. As a Fast Forward nonprofit technology grantee, were creating digital solutions that improve voter engagement and access to trustworthy election information.

    Were seeking a Managing Editor to lead the day-to-day editorial operations of WeVotes content programs, including our blog, newsletters, and voter education initiatives. This volunteer leadership role is ideal for an experienced editor, journalist, or content leader who is passionate about civic engagement and wants to make a meaningful impact through high-quality, nonpartisan journalism.

    What Youll Do

    Manage the editorial calendar and publication workflow for blogs, newsletters, and voter education content

    Edit, review, and publish content that meets high standards for accuracy, clarity, and nonpartisan integrity

    Lead and mentor a team of volunteer writers, researchers, and content contributors

    Coordinate content assignments, deadlines, and production schedules

    Maintain editorial guidelines, style standards, and fact-checking processes

    Collaborate with product, communications, marketing, and political data teams to identify and develop compelling content opportunities

    Help grow audience engagement through clear, informative, and impactful storytelling

    What Were Looking For

    • 3+ years of experience in editing, journalism, content strategy, publishing, communications, or a related field
    • Strong copyediting, proofreading, and content development skills
    • Experience managing editorial workflows and publication schedules
    • Ability to coach writers and provide constructive editorial feedback
    • Familiarity with digital publishing platforms, newsletters, and CMS tools
    • Excellent organizational and project management skills
    • Commitment to nonpartisan voter education and civic engagement
    • Comfortable working in a fully remote, volunteer-driven environment

    Why Join WeVote?

    • Help strengthen democracy through voter education and civic technology
    • Lead mission-driven editorial initiatives with national impact
    • Collaborate with passionate professionals across journalism, technology, product, and communications
    • Expand your leadership and editorial management experience
    • Build your portfolio while contributing to an innovative nonprofit organization

    Position Details

    Location: Remote (U.S.-based volunteers preferred)

    Time Commitment: Approximately 5-10 hours per week

    Compensation: Volunteer Position

    About WeVote

    WeVote is a nonpartisan, nonprofit civic technology organization dedicated to helping voters make informed choices. Through innovative digital tools, trusted voter information, and community engagement, we work to increase participation in every election.

    • Fraud and phishing warning *

    Please apply directly via our volunteering portal/ATS at https://wevote.applytojob.com/apply. Do not apply via any other job portals, aggregators, or sites, as your information may not be secure, or the role may no longer be accepting applications. Thank you!!

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationOakland, CA (
    Remote
    )

    Skills

    • Blogunmatched
    • Calendar Managementunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Content Developmentunmatched
    • Content Management Systems (CMS)unmatched
    • Copy Editingunmatched
    • Editingunmatched
    • Fact Checkingunmatched
    • Journalismunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Marketingunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Newsletterunmatched
    • Nonprofitunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Production Scheduleunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Proofreadingunmatched
    • Publicationsunmatched
    • Storytellingunmatched
    • Style Guideunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Volunteer Managementunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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