Magazine Writer Manager (Volunteer)

Magazine Writer Manager (Volunteer)
PromiseVoice | Editorial Leadership, Magazine Writing & Content Coordination
Organization:

Mentor A Promise (MAP)
Division:

PromiseVoice
Location:

Remote / Hybrid
Type:

Volunteer Leadership Role
Reports To:

Chief of Communications / Director of Editorial & Storytelling
Works Closely With:

Writers, Editors, Communications Team, PromiseStudios, Social Media Teams, Creative Teams
About Mentor A Promise
Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a New York City–based nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth experiencing housing instability through mentorship, education, literacy, social-emotional learning, creative expression, and community.
Through storytelling and communications, MAP works to elevate voices, document experiences, and create meaningful narratives that reflect dignity, creativity, resilience, and hope.
About PromiseVoice | Communications, Editorial & Public Narrative
PromiseVoice is MAP’s communications and media division responsible for editorial storytelling, magazines, newsletters, public communications, campaigns, and digital narrative strategy. The division shapes how MAP communicates with the public across written, visual, and digital platforms.
Role Overview
MAP is seeking a

Magazine Writer Manager

to oversee and coordinate magazine writing contributors, editorial workflows, and content development across MAP’s magazine and long-form communications initiatives.
This role is responsible for helping ensure that magazine content is:
Organized
High-quality
Consistent
Timely
Mission-aligned
The Magazine Writer Manager will support writers through coordination, feedback, structure, and editorial planning while helping maintain a strong and unified editorial voice across PromiseVoice publications.
This is a

communications leadership and editorial coordination role

focused on writing management, storytelling quality, and publication consistency.
Core Responsibilities
Writer Coordination & Editorial Leadership
Coordinate and support magazine writers and contributors
Help assign topics, deadlines, and editorial priorities
Maintain organization and accountability across writing workflows
Support a collaborative and creative editorial environment
Magazine Content Development
Oversee development of articles, interviews, essays, and feature stories
Ensure stories align with MAP’s mission, tone, and communications standards
Help shape editorial direction and publication themes
Editorial Review & Quality Assurance
Review drafts for clarity, consistency, structure, and readability
Support editing and refinement of written content
Ensure content reflects professionalism and dignity-centered storytelling
Publication Planning & Workflow Management
Help manage editorial calendars and publishing timelines
Coordinate communication between writers, editors, and creative teams
Ensure content moves efficiently from development to publication
Cross-Team Collaboration
Work closely with communications, social media, and creative teams
Coordinate with PromiseStudios for visual storytelling and publication assets
Support integrated storytelling across MAP platforms
Mentorship & Creative Development
Support emerging writers through feedback and collaboration
Encourage thoughtful, emotionally resonant, and impactful storytelling
Help strengthen MAP’s editorial culture and communications systems
Qualifications
Required
Strong writing, editing, and editorial coordination skills
Experience managing writing projects or contributors
Strong organizational and communication abilities
Ability to maintain deadlines and editorial consistency
Alignment with MAP’s mission and dignity-centered values
Preferred
Experience in journalism, publishing, editorial leadership, or magazine writing
Experience working with collaborative writing teams
Familiarity with editorial workflows and publication planning
Interest in storytelling, communications, culture, or social impact writing
Commitment
Volunteer leadership role
Approximately 5–10 hours per week
Minimum 6-month commitment required
Remote / hybrid collaboration
What You’ll Gain
Leadership experience within a mission-driven communications division
Opportunity to help shape meaningful long-form storytelling and editorial voice
Collaboration with writers, editors, communications, and creative teams
Portfolio-building editorial leadership experience
Professional references and letters of recommendation
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply directly through Idealist and submit:
Resume (required)
Writing or editorial samples (preferred)
Brief statement of interest describing relevant editorial or writing management experience
Help shape the stories people remember.
Building a communications culture rooted in creativity, clarity, and human connection.
This role holds the pieces together.
From research to outreach to execution—help ensure every story is fully built before it’s told.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with our organization. At this time, volunteer opportunities are limited to individuals based in the United States due to legal, safeguarding, data-privacy, and programmatic requirements. We appreciate your interest in our mission and your understanding of these constraints.