Editor-in-Chief

Location: Oakland, CA, United States Help Shape the Editorial Voice of a National Civic Technology Organization WeVote is a nonpartisan civic technology nonprofit dedicated to helping voters make informed decisions and participate in democracy. As a Fast Forward nonprofit technology grantee, we build digital tools that provide voters with trusted election information and encourage civic engagement at scale. We are seeking an experienced Editor-in-Chief to lead WeVote's editorial vision and content strategy. This volunteer leadership role is ideal for a senior journalist, editor, media leader, or content strategist who is passionate about civic engagement, voter education, and nonpartisan journalism. As Editor-in-Chief, you will provide strategic leadership for all editorial content across WeVote's blogs, newsletters, thought leadership initiatives, and voter education programs. You will guide editorial standards, shape organizational messaging, and oversee a team of volunteer writers, editors, researchers, and content contributors. What You'll Do Lead Editorial Vision & Strategy Develop and oversee WeVote's editorial direction, ensuring all content aligns with the organization's mission to educate, engage, and empower voters through trusted, nonpartisan information. Serve as the Editorial Authority Establish and uphold editorial standards, journalistic ethics, fact-checking protocols, and style guidelines that maintain the credibility and integrity of WeVote's content. Guide Content Priorities Identify key civic, democracy, voting, and technology topics that should be covered across blogs, newsletters, and educational content initiatives. Lead and Inspire Contributors Provide leadership, mentorship, and strategic direction to volunteer editors, writers, researchers, and content creators, fostering a culture of editorial excellence. Drive Thought Leadership Help position WeVote as a trusted voice in civic technology, voter education, and democratic participation through compelling editorial initiatives and strategic storytelling. Collaborate with Organizational Leadership Partner with executive, communications, political data, product, and marketing leaders to ensure editorial efforts support broader organizational goals while maintaining editorial independence and integrity. Review High-Impact Content Provide final editorial oversight on major publications, feature stories, opinion pieces, and strategic communications before publication. What We're Looking For Senior Editorial Experience 5+ years of experience in journalism, publishing, editorial leadership, digital media, content strategy, or related fields. Editorial Leadership Demonstrated experience leading editorial teams, setting publication strategy, and managing content quality across multiple channels. Strong Journalistic Judgment Deep understanding of editorial ethics, fact-checking standards, audience engagement, and responsible reporting practices. Strategic Content Expertise Experience developing content strategies that grow audience engagement, increase readership, and strengthen organizational visibility. Exceptional Writing & Editing Skills Outstanding editorial, writing, copyediting, and storytelling abilities with meticulous attention to accuracy and clarity. Commitment to Nonpartisanship Passion for voter education, civic engagement, democracy, and maintaining objective, impartial editorial standards. Remote Leadership Skills Ability to successfully lead volunteer contributors and collaborate across distributed teams in a remote environment. Why Join WeVote? Influence the editorial direction of a nationally recognized civic technology nonprofit Help millions of voters access trusted, nonpartisan information Lead a talented team of mission-driven volunteer contributors Build executive-level editorial leadership experience Collaborate with professionals across journalism, technology, product development, communications, and civic engagement Position Details Location: Remote (U.S.-based volunteers preferred) Time Commitment: Approximately 5-10 hours per week Compensation: Volunteer Position * 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!!