Associate Editor

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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