Fiction Editors Jobs

Fiction Editors

Led by a diverse team, the Sentinel has already attracted world-class writers and editors. Initial sections will focus on mental health, career development, education, lifestyle and health, relationships, politics, and fiction, plus a once-weekly feature on people doing good in the world.

Thank you for joining us as we unite people through stories of authentic experiences, inspire compassion and philanthropy around the globe, and provide a voice to those who have historically been marginalized and deplatformed.

The DG Sentinel will be heavily supported by Dweebs Global, a successful free mentorship nonprofit operating in over 35 countries, with on-the-ground teams in Sierra Leone, Nigeria, India, Colombia, and the United States.

We are looking to fill this position immediately. This is a wonderful opportunity to directly work with our global team and our board, which includes folks like:

• …and many more.
• Topaz Adizes, Emmy-Award winning director.
• Scott Lamb, VP of Content at Medium.
• Trevor James, famous YouTuber.
• Sunny Vachher, international award-winning producer and UN Creative Ambassador.
• Kayla Ancrum, best-selling author.

Do you want to work with passionate and skilled professionals around the world on a social media platform focused on empathy and connection?

Interested in helping to run a new media platform that feels like a co-op with the quickness and versatility of a startup?

Join the team at The DG Sentinel and help us build a truly supportive community platform where empathy and connection are rule number one and lifting each other up is the norm, both in our communities and in our workplaces.

The DG Sentinel is committed to uplifting marginalized voices and being global majority-driven. We develop and deliver top-quality editorial content about each person’s unique and treasured perspective on the world that we share.

Our staff is a mix of seasoned professionals with decades of top level experience looking to give back and newcomers to the industry looking to learn new skills, make lasting connections, and contribute to a community social media together. We are truly building something new on the internet, and we’d love to build it with you.

We believe that volunteering is about contributing to and gaining from a strong community. The time, energy, and knowledge you provide will be recognized and credited and there are many valid reasons to volunteer from upskilling for your next job to friendship and giving back.

Want to join us? Apply to volunteer with us today.

Volunteer with the coolest org in the world! Join a team of stellar folks from over 20 countries and:

• Get access to perks like leadership training, Microsoft/Canva access, and more.
• Help us uplift marginalized voices and change the world.
• Join valuable networking and brainstorming sessions.
• Receive credit for internships, reference letters, and recommendations (dependent on active participation).
• Join a society-shifting movement.
• Build relationships with experts working in dozens of industries.
• Upskill yourself with a strong resume line (we have amazing editorial, programming, design, and project management opportunities).
• Learn more about people from countries you may have never been to.

If you’re moved by original stories and poems with the power to transform readers, be part of the team optimizing the best fiction and poetry from global writers with a unique take on life.

Editors on our fiction team have eyes, ears and hearts that are open to stellar writing submissions, and diligently review them to share creative writing gems with DG Sentinel’s global community.

We are looking for experienced, skilled and passionate individuals to join our editorial team with the DG Sentinel.

• Comply with media law and ethical guidelines
• Meet deadlines and budget requirements
• Recruit contributing writers for the department
• Actively participating in team meetings
• Reviewing story or articles
• Proofread, edit and improve stories or pieces

What we expect of all volunteers

• We hold 10 all-in-volunteer meetings a year and ask that volunteers attend a minimum of 4
• All teams have a weekly meeting which all individuals need to attend.
• We use Slack as our primary method of internal communications, we ask that all volunteers check this regularly to communicate with their team and stay up to date with the latest developments.

We are looking for a passionate and reliable individual who has experience in the following:

• Excellent written skills in English
• Strong writing/editing/proofreading skills
• An eye for detail along with critical thinking

We have multiple roles available including leadership roles. If you are interested in a leadership position we are looking for the following experience;

• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• Creating a positive culture towards volunteer engagement
• Proven experience building and retaining teams among diverse groups in skills
• Previous editorial experience
• Leadership experience and the ability to effectively manage a team

You will also be responsible for;

• Empowering the teams and onboarding new team members
• Determining the most appropriate internal communications strategy for the team
• Providing leadership and support to the team

6 hours per week. We require a year-long commitment for most positions. We can be flexible on time and support vacations and unlimited leave with advance notice. Many of our current team work full-time and volunteer in the evenings. We make sure no one feels overwhelmed or overworked while ensuring extra work doesn’t fall on other volunteers last-minute.

This is a virtual opportunity and you will need your own device and an internet connection. At this time we are unable to support with any associated costs, as even our C-Suite is volunteer.

Please complete our online application - https://forms.gle/SjCMND1HstMYPUPX7

Our volunteer program is highly competitive, so you will hear back from us if we're interested in taking your application further. Thank you so much for applying! Volunteers keep us running and we're so grateful.