Head of Editorial Content (Volunteer)

<img src="https://we-work-remotely.imgix.net/logos/0171/6700/logo.gif?ixlib=rails-4.0.0&w=50&h=50&dpr=2&fit=fill&auto=compress" /> <p> <strong>Headquarters:</strong> Remote <br /><strong>URL:</strong> <a href="http://wevote.us">http://wevote.us</a> </p> <div class="col col-xs-7 description"> <p><strong>* Fraud and phishing warning *&nbsp;</strong></p><p><b><i>Please apply directly via our volunteering portal/ATS at&nbsp;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</i></b><br>&nbsp;</p><h3>About Us</h3><p>WeVote is a nonpartisan "get-out-the-vote" nonprofit startup and a celebrated Fast Forward nonprofit technology grantee. WeVote is building a movement of excellent, passionate, part-time volunteers (starting with the founders) who build mobile technologies that will touch and mobilize millions of voters on Election Day.</p><p>We observe that many voters are busy, distracted, and impatient. Our goal is to provide a positive voting experience that helps people decide how to vote. More information is available at <a href="https://www.wevote.us">https://www.wevote.us</a>.</p><h3>Role Overview</h3><p>We are seeking an experienced leader with a strong background in journalism or digital media to serve as our <b>Head of Editorial Content</b>. In this key volunteer leadership role, you will define and guide the journalistic voice, editorial standards, and publishing strategy across WeVote's blog and public newsletter channels.</p><p>You will lead a team of passionate volunteer writers, researchers, and newsletter co-leads—helping us translate complex civic information, election updates, and voter education into engaging, clear, and nonpartisan editorial pieces that inform and empower millions of voters.</p><h3>What You'll Do</h3><ul><li><p><b>Lead Editorial Strategy:</b> Develop and execute the overarching editorial calendar for the WeVote blog and publication pipeline, ensuring timely coverage of crucial voting issues and civic participation trends.</p></li><li><p><b>Manage &amp; Mentor Team:</b> Direct, coach, and support a volunteer team of writers, newsletter leads, and content creators to produce clean, compelling, and accurate copy.</p></li><li><p><b>Apply Journalistic Rigor:</b> Maintain strict nonpartisan journalistic standards, fact-checking procedures, and editorial integrity across all long-form posts and newsletter editions.</p></li><li><p><b>Help Drive Newsletter Strategy:</b> Oversee the publication of our regular community and voter newsletters, ensuring strong open rates, clear narrative structures, and audience engagement.</p></li><li><p><b>Collaborate Cross-Functionally:</b> Work closely with the Political Data, Communications, and Product Marketing teams to surface key data, product feature updates, and civic campaigns in editorial formats.</p></li><li><p><b>Shape Voice &amp; Style:</b> Refine and maintain WeVote’s editorial style guide, tone of voice, and guidelines to ensure consistent quality across all written outputs.</p></li></ul><h3>What We're Looking For</h3><ul><li><p><b>Journalism / Editorial Background:</b> 3+ years of experience in journalism, newsroom editing, publication management, or senior digital content roles.</p></li><li><p><b>Editorial Leadership:</b> Proven ability to manage a team of writers or content contributors, manage editorial schedules, and maintain high standards under publication deadlines.</p></li><li><p><b>Strong Copyediting &amp; Fact-Checking:</b> Meticulous attention to detail regarding grammar, tone, factual accuracy, and nonpartisan objectivity.</p></li><li><p><b>Newsletter &amp; Digital Publishing Skills:</b> Experience managing email newsletters and blog content management systems (CMS).</p></li><li><p><b>Mission-Driven Alignment:</b> Deep interest in voting rights, civic tech, voter education, and nonpartisan political participation.</p></li><li><p><b>Self-Starter Mentality:</b> Ability to work independently and effectively in a fully remote, asynchronous team environment.</p></li></ul><h3>Time Commitment &amp; Volunteer Notice</h3><ul><li><p><b>Hours:</b> Approximately 5–10 hours per week (flexible scheduling).</p></li><li><p><b>Location:</b> 100% Remote (US-based applicants only).</p></li><li><p><b>Note:</b> Like all roles at WeVote (including the leadership team), this is a volunteer position.</p></li></ul> </div> <p><strong>To apply:</strong> <a href="https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/wevote-head-of-editorial-content-volunteer">https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/wevote-head-of-editorial-content-volunteer</a></p>