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Managing Editor (Volunteer)

Role overview

Summary

The Managing Editor role at WeVote focuses on leading editorial operations for content programs aimed at enhancing voter engagement. You will oversee the production of high-quality, nonpartisan journalism while collaborating with various teams to develop impactful storytelling.

Qualifications

  • 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

Responsibilities

  • 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

Key facts

  • Remote from: United States
  • Full time
  • Entry-level / graduate
  • Managing Editor
  • English

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Editing
  • Coaching

About the company

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We Vote

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We Vote is building the next generation of voting tech. We're creating a digital voter guide informed by issues you care about and people you trust. Through our nonpartisan, open source platform, we'll help you become a better voter, up and down the ballot. You have a lot of decisions to make when you vote, and political campaigns don't always tell the whole truth. With fake news and misinformation, it's hard to tell which candidate or ballot initiative is on your side. Does that candidate for state legislature care about the same issues that you do? Does the awkwardly-worded ballot initiative support what you believe or is it the exact opposite (and was it purposely written to be so confusing?!) We Vote cuts through the clutter to help you understand what's on your ballot. Our open platform empowers voters to create and share voter guides that aggregate information and opinions across personal networks. So you can help your friends be better voters too.

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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, we're creating digital solutions that improve voter engagement and access to trustworthy election information.

We're seeking a Managing Editor to lead the day-to-day editorial operations of WeVote's 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 You'll 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 We're 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.


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