Offer summary

Qualifications:

Some experience in project coordination or team-based work, including internships., Strong communication and follow-up skills are essential., Familiarity with project tracking tools like Trello and Google Workspace is required., Must be organized, reliable, and proactive in a remote work environment..

Key responsabilities:

Attend weekly Editorial meetings to discuss project progress.

Track ongoing editorial initiatives using tools like Trello and spreadsheets.

Facilitate collaboration among editors, reporters, and contributors to ensure project alignment.

Prepare project tracking summaries and follow up on tasks with team members.

Job description

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.