[REMOTE] Volunteer Editor-in-Chief - Inland Empire Legal Literacy Project (IELLP)

The Editor in Chief leads the editorial department and ensures all published content aligns with IELLP’s mission to make policy, criminal justice, and immigration issues accessible to Inland Empire residents. This position oversees the writing team, manages editing standards, and maintains the organization’s voice and credibility.

In this role, you will oversee the research, editing, and publishing process of all written content. You are the editorial leader of this organization, and you'll be responsible for article direction, quality, and strategy.

Here are the position details:

Title: Editor-in-Chief

Reports to: Assistant Director of Operations

Time Commitment: 5-10 hours per week

Position Type: Volunteer

Responsibilities:

• Lead the researchers and writers to ensure effective collaboration through every step of the research and writing process.
• Provide mentorship and constructive feedback to the research and writing team.
• Review and edit first, second, and final drafts of articles.
• Define our editorial standards, priorities, and publication deadlines.
• Oversee content calendar
• Ensure all deadlines are met by yourself and the research and writing team.
• Facilitate "check-in" meetings to ensure the writing team is on track.
• Onboard, train, and support everyone on the research and writing team.
• Ensure every article aligns with the broader mission of IELLP.
• Ensure stories reflect the lived experiences of the people of the Inland Empire.
• Fact-check all sources or facts cited in articles
• Edit and approve articles, op-eds, and reports for clarity, accuracy, and tone.
• Manage editorial calendar, deadlines, and team communications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Political Science, or a related field.
• Strong command of grammar, syntax, and style.
• Experience in community-based or advocacy journalism.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and public education.