Nonprofit
Published 9/24/25 7:59PM

Teen Editorial Team Member for Girl-led International Magazine

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Wheaton, IL
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    1-2 hours per week over a 3-5 month period. 2-4 hours per week the month before quarterly publication.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    9
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Media, Women
    Good For:
    Teens
    Age Requirement:
    15+
    Other Requirements:
    Must be available to attend weekly team meetings via Zoom. (We meet on specific Sundays/Wednesdays at 7pm Central.)

    Description

    Teen Editorial Team Member for Girl-led International Magazine

    Are you a high school or college student who identifies as a girl, and loves writing, art, photography, or creating videos? Do you want to make a difference and help amplify the voices of teens who identify as girls? Join the editorial team of This Girl's Story magazine and be part of an exciting journey to create and publish content that matters!

    APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE:

    https://www.thisgirlsstory.org/editorial-board-application

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Theme Planning: Collaborate with the team to brainstorm and determine themes for magazine issues a year in advance.
    • Submission Review: Read and review submissions, and work with the team to select the best content for each quarterly issue.
    • Copyediting & Proofreading: Polish articles, artworks, and videos, ensuring they are ready for publication, while honoring the voices of the submitters.
    • Weekly Blog Creation: Take turns creating a weekly blog post, choosing between writing, art, or video content.
    • Communication: Engage with submitters, inform those selected of next steps, and gently notify those whose submissions were not chosen.
    • Creative Solutions: Explore alternative options for submissions not selected for the magazine issue - perhaps a future issue or maybe a social media post?
    • Design & Layout: Have a say in the design and layout of the magazine and video content, making it visually stunning and engaging.
    • Recruitment: Help recruit new content contributors and fellow editorial team members.

    Why Join Us?

    • Make an Impact: Help amplify the voices of teens who identify as girls.
    • Creative Freedom: Express your creativity and contribute to meaningful content.
    • Valuable Experience: Gain real-life professional experience in editing, publishing, and teamwork, as well as marketing/outreach and public speaking.
    • Supportive Community: Join a supportive and passionate team that values your contributions.

    Ideal Candidate:

    • Passionate Creator: High school or college student enthusiastic about writing, art, photography, or video production.
    • Grammar Guru: Strong command of grammar and writing style guidelines.
    • Organized & Mature: Organized, emotionally mature, open-minded, flexible, and compassionate.
    • Team Player: Excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit.

    APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE:

    https://www.thisgirlsstory.org/editorial-board-application

    Location

    On-site
    Wheaton, Illinois, US

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