Associate Editor

I. WHO WE ARE:

Divided We Fall® is about we, the people of these United States, creating a more perfect Union. We are working to build a media outlet that puts people before partisanship, but we cannot achieve this goal without dedicated volunteers!

II. JOB DESCRIPTION:

This volunteer opportunity requires candidates to be able to perform duties that include the following:

Proofread text and correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors
Verify factual correctness of information, such as dates and statistics
Check text for style, readability, and adherence to editorial policies
Rewrite text to improve clarity and readability
Upload and publish the text online

The Associate Editor will be part of our Editorial Team and will collaborate with a team of associate and assistant editors to ensure an interesting and thought-provoking final product for our readers.

III. JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Volunteer remote position (5-10 hours/week, flexible)
Flexible deadlines/hours
Reports to: Managing Editor

IV. DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

Some experience as a copyeditor or proven writing and editing skills.
Ability to work independently
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Knowledge of online publishing tools

V. HOW THIS WILL HELP YOU

Opportunities to make real impact and drive change
Build your portfolio–every one of your creations will be credited to your name
Be part of an exciting and passionate team with career development

VI. HOW THIS HELPS OUR COMMUNITY

Our vision is to create a mass movement of citizens demanding democracy reform, where civil discourse and bipartisan politics triumph over reflexive intolerance and petty partisanship, and where a functioning government leads to a more perfect Union.

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If this position isn’t the right fit for you, you can find more positions on our Volunteer Page or on LinkedIn.