Senior Editor, Foreign Desk (Volunteer) Job at WhoWhatWhy in New York

Senior Editor, Foreign Desk - Remote (Volunteer)

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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.

WhoWhatWhy is a nonpartisan, agenda-free news organization. We report the truth, whatever it is, with open-mindedness, curiosity, and a willingness to dig deep beneath the surface. We are a mix of voluntary and paid staff, and we may convert to compensation over time as we grow. Age does not matter; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

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

Minimum Qualifications

• 5-7+ years experience in a newsroom that produces quality journalism
• Strong editing, writing, and reporting skills, and experience under deadline pressure
• Highly organized, motivated, and able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to recognize and craft powerful stories
• Familiarity with storytelling across multiple platforms—including video, audio, and data visualization
• 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 to enhance your professional trajectory
• Do meaningful, flexible, part-time work

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 per week. Because our team is distributed globally, we rely on Slack, email, and conference calls, and expect timely responsiveness.

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. Confirm that this is a volunteer position. If there is no option to attach a cover letter, please email your cover letter to hr@whowhatwhy.org. Note that response emails may land in spam folders; please check your spam folder.