Managing Editor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Lead a team of writers and editors

• Allocate tasks and oversee the publication timeline

• Manage the publication calendar and story pipeline across various written formats

• Establish deadlines and follow up in case interns do not meet them

• Oversee and update “How-To” documents related to publishing processes

• Conduct weekly editorial meetings

• Participate in Leadership and All-Staff meetings to provide updates

• Assist HR in recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding new contributors

• Train new editors and writers, setting standards for sourcing, process, and format

• Ensure ONC maintains its nonpartisan stance and branding

• Collaborate with Media & Marketing on joint initiatives

• Focus on developing others rather than solely producing original content

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in writing or editing across various environments: professional, academic, student publications, or news organizations

• Ability to edit for argument and structure, in addition to grammar and style

• Proven experience in coordinating a team to meet deadlines

• Confidence in providing direction and ensuring accountability

• Strong judgment regarding sourcing, attribution, and factual accuracy

• Proven ability to follow through on ongoing commitments

• Submission of a resume and cover letter is required for the application

• Cover letter should be 500 words or fewer

• The cover letter must discuss experience, a time leading or coordinating a team project, availability in the upcoming months, and two proposed changes to ONC’s Editorial Team

🏝️ Benefits

• Unpaid internship

• Availability for remote work