Editorial Assistant (Volunteer, Fall 2026)
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WhoWhatWhy
New York, NY, US
Summary
The Editorial Assistant will track and manage editorial projects and tasks while conducting research. They will also provide support to the editorial operations and management teams.
Job Description
*Note: the following is an opportunity for volunteer, part time, flexible work. Please DO NOT APPLY if you are only looking for paid employment. We are always happy to work with college students who are looking for internships.*
Are you a college student or recent graduate who has a way with words looking to gain experience in journalism or publishing – and make a difference in the process? If so, the up-and-coming, nonprofit news organization WhoWhatWhy may have the ideal opportunity for you to grow professionally, contribute to the greater good, and have fun.
WhoWhatWhy is looking for three detail-oriented, news-obsessed Editorial Assistants to provide support for the editorial operations team. Working closely with the editorial staff, you will learn valuable new skills in an exciting, fast-paced environment.
Who We Are
WhoWhatWhy is a remarkable news organization and community that is making a difference, setting a new standard, and innovating on every front. A nonprofit that accepts no advertising, we are staffed largely with skilled volunteers dedicated to elevating public awareness and fostering a more vigorous democracy.
To apply, send your resume and a customized cover letter explaining why you're a good fit for this position. Please also let us know why you think WhoWhatWhy is a good fit for you and what you hope to learn in your time with us. Send your cover letter to [email protected]. You must confirm your understanding that this is a volunteer position. We will not review applications that appear to be mass submissions or composed using AI.
Requirements
- Interest in and knowledge of current affairs and news
- Excellent written communication and oral presentation abilities
- Maturity, accuracy, confidence, focus, high level of organizational capability, self-motivation
Responsibilities
- Track and manage projects and tasks
- Conduct research
- Support the management team
Perks
- Interact with people at all levels of the company
- Specialize in your area of interest
- Gain valuable work experience in an entirely remote workplace environment
What we do
WhoWhatWhy embodies a form of investigative reporting that is rigorous, relentless and scientific — we call it forensic journalism.
Forensic journalism requires skepticism towards power and credentialed expertise; a determination to unearth the facts interested parties want to keep hidden; and an unflinching commitment to follow the trail wherever it leads. We are truth seeking-not quote seeking.
We take on controversial topics others will not touch and dig deep to uncover and name the institutions and persons shaping our world. Our organization is neither partisan nor ideological and only provides accounts based on extensive research and thorough sourcing.
In addition to producing rigorous investigative reporting, we seek to further the long-term survival and betterment of the news industry as a whole.
We pair senior reporters who have decades of experience with dedicated young journalists new to the field. We facilitate the transfer of values, methods and culture as our talented and varied investigators shape an improved and adaptive form of journalism to fit our times.
Provide us your ideas
We strongly encourage our readers to join us in our mission. If you know of a news, academic or literary source that relates to one of our stories, tell us about it. If there is a story of interest that hasn’t received coverage or documented facts we are missing, let us know! Consider yourself the media watchdog for the media watchdog.
Donate to Us
We are a non-profit organization. We need readers, supporters and citizens passionate about and committed to strong investigative journalism. Please consider a donation to help us produce the next story.
Founded
2005
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Online Audio and Video Media
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
New York, NY
What we do
WhoWhatWhy embodies a form of investigative reporting that is rigorous, relentless and scientific — we call it forensic journalism.
Forensic journalism requires skepticism towards power and credentialed expertise; a determination to unearth the facts interested parties want to keep hidden; and an unflinching commitment to follow the trail wherever it leads. We are truth seeking-not quote seeking.
We take on controversial topics others will not touch and dig deep to uncover and name the institutions and persons shaping our world. Our organization is neither partisan nor ideological and only provides accounts based on extensive research and thorough sourcing.
In addition to producing rigorous investigative reporting, we seek to further the long-term survival and betterment of the news industry as a whole.
We pair senior reporters who have decades of experience with dedicated young journalists new to the field. We facilitate the transfer of values, methods and culture as our talented and varied investigators shape an improved and adaptive form of journalism to fit our times.
Provide us your ideas
We strongly encourage our readers to join us in our mission. If you know of a news, academic or literary source that relates to one of our stories, tell us about it. If there is a story of interest that hasn’t received coverage or documented facts we are missing, let us know! Consider yourself the media watchdog for the media watchdog.
Donate to Us
We are a non-profit organization. We need readers, supporters and citizens passionate about and committed to strong investigative journalism. Please consider a donation to help us produce the next story.
Founded
2005
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Online Audio and Video Media
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
New York, NY
