Remote Freelance Editor

Senior Editor - Remote (Volunteer)

*Note: The following is an opportunity for flexible, part-time, volunteer work. All positions are remote/ work-from-home.

Are you an experienced Senior Editor who is currently sidelined but eager to get back into the news game? Right now, we cannot afford the sort of salary required for a top flight Senior Editor but we’re willing to work with the right person over time to convert to some compensation. WhoWhatWhy is a nonpartisan, agenda-free news organization. We have among us young students, vibrant retirees, and everything in between, from all walks of life.

Assign stories to staff and freelancers

Edit stories

5-7+ years experience in a newsroom that produces quality journalism

  • Strong editing, writing, and reporting skills, and experience working under deadline pressure
  • Highly organized, motivated, and curious, and able to juggle — and prioritize — multiple projects simultaneously
  • Familiarity with and interest in storytelling across multiple platforms — including video, audio, and data visualization
  • Learn the nuts and bolts of nonprofit operations in an up-and-coming organization.

Do amazing work on a flexible, part-time basis.

We will not review applications that appear to be mass submissions.

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