Deputy Chief Journalist

Deputy Chief Journalist

The Sentinel by Yuvoice

Location: Remote / Global

Type: Volunteer Leadership Role

About The Sentinel by Yuvoice

The Sentinel is Yuvoice’s citizen journalism platform dedicated to elevating underreported stories, amplifying diverse voices, and advancing equity through storytelling. We operate as a global, mission-driven newsroom powered by volunteers who believe in the impact of truth, community, and lived experience.

Role Summary

The Deputy Chief Journalist serves as the second-in-command within The Sentinel newsroom, supporting the Chief Journalist in leading editorial strategy, managing contributors, and ensuring consistent, high-quality storytelling aligned with Yuvoice’s mission and values.

This role blends editorial leadership, operational coordination, and hands-on journalism support. You will help shape what stories get told, how they are told, and ensure contributors are supported and accountable.

Key Responsibilities

Editorial Leadership and Strategy

• Support development and execution of editorial priorities and content calendar
• Help define coverage areas, themes, and storytelling standards
• Step in for the Chief Journalist when needed

Contributor Management

• Oversee a team of volunteer journalists, writers, and editors
• Assign stories, set deadlines, and track progress
• Provide feedback, coaching, and mentorship to contributors

Content Oversight

• Review and edit submissions for clarity, accuracy, tone, and alignment with Yuvoice values
• Ensure ethical journalism standards and fact-checking practices are followed
• Maintain consistency in voice and storytelling quality

Operations and Workflow

• Help build and maintain newsroom processes (pitch intake, approvals, publishing workflow)
• Track story pipeline and publishing timelines
• Collaborate with marketing and social teams to amplify published content

Community and Culture

• Foster an inclusive, supportive environment for global contributors
• Encourage diverse perspectives and underrepresented voices
• Reinforce Yuvoice values of resilience, boldness, creativity, justice, and well-being

Qualifications

• Experience in journalism, writing, editing, or content leadership
• Strong editorial judgment and storytelling ability
• Experience managing or mentoring contributors or teams preferred
• Ability to balance strategy with execution in a fast-moving environment
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Passion for mission-driven storytelling and community impact

What Success Looks Like

• Consistent publishing cadence with high-quality, impactful stories
• Engaged and supported contributor community
• Clear editorial direction and improved content standards
• Efficient, scalable newsroom workflows

Time Commitment

• Approximately 8–12 hours per week
• Flexible and async-friendly with occasional team collaboration

Why Join Yuvoice

• Be part of building a global citizen journalism platform
• Shape narratives that drive awareness and change
• Gain leadership experience in a mission-driven media environment
• Work with a diverse, purpose-driven team