Managing Editor (Volunteer)

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 DetailsLocation: Remote (U.S.-based volunteers preferred) Time Commitment: Approximately 5-10 hours per week Compensation: Volunteer Position About WeVoteWeVote 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!!