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Departmental Project Lead – Editorial (Volunteer)

Departmental Project Lead – Editorial (Volunteer)


 

Note: This is a remote, part-time volunteer position. Please do not apply if you are only seeking paid employment.


Help keep editorial initiatives on track and aligned with our newsroom’s mission.
 

We’re looking for a Departmental Project Lead to support the Editorial team by coordinating projects, improving visibility across the newsroom, and ensuring collaborative progress.


Who We Are

WhoWhatWhy is a nonprofit investigative news organization producing deep-dive journalism on the most pressing issues of our time. We’re powered by skilled volunteers and a small core staff — from students to seasoned pros — who believe in ethical, independent journalism free from corporate or political influence.


About the Role

As the Project Lead for Editorial, you’ll:

 
  • Attend weekly Editorial meetings (Mondays at 11:00 AM ET)
  • Track ongoing editorial initiatives in Trello, spreadsheets, or shared docs
  • Facilitate collaboration across editors, reporters, and cross-functional contributors
  • Ensure project status, assignments, and deadlines are documented and visible
  • Follow up on tasks and blockers with key team members
  • Prepare basic project tracking summaries or timelines for team meetings
  • Support visibility and accountability across editorial workflows

What We’re Looking For

  • Some experience in project coordination or team-based work (internships and early-career welcome!)
  • Strong communication and follow-up skills
  • Familiarity with basic project tracking tools (e.g., Trello, spreadsheets, Google Workspace)
  • Organized, reliable, and proactive in a remote work environment
  • Passionate about nonprofit work and the editorial/journalism process

What You’ll Gain

  • Experience inside a mission-driven newsroom environment
  • Skill-building in editorial project workflows and team coordination
  • Collaboration with reporters, editors, and leadership
  • Flexible, remote schedule (aside from required weekly meeting)

Commitment

We ask for a commitment of 5–7 hours per week and a minimum of 6 months. This includes department meetings, coordination follow-ups, and team collaboration.


How to Apply

Please send:

  • Your resume
  • A thoughtful cover letter telling us why this role speaks to you
 

To confirm that you’ve read this description, include the phrase “Committed to the Mission” and the result of 12 ÷ 3 somewhere in your letter.

 

If there’s no place to attach a cover letter, email it to hr@whowhatwhy.org. Check your spam folder for responses — they sometimes land there.


Reminder

We do not consider generic or AI-generated applications. Your submission should reflect your voice and alignment with our mission.


Join Us

This is your chance to support fearless journalism by coordinating the editorial team’s most important initiatives.

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Diversity of Opinions
Work/Life Harmony
Transparent & Candid
Growth & Learning
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Collaboration over Competition
Take Risks
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DATE POSTED
April 16, 2025

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