Managing Editor

Candidates who meet the qualifications are welcome to apply by no later than August 28, 2025 at 11:59PM.
Internal Applicants: Please apply for this opportunity using your Agency ADP account.

Location: Remote, with travel in Toronto

Role Type: Volunteer (with a stipend of $2500)

Start Date: September 1, 2025

Term: 1-Year Term

Application Due: August 17, 2025

About Us

INKspire is a non-profit organization that strives to empower youth voices by providing a curated web platform where young people can share their ideas and perspectives on various relevant and contemporary issues across Canada and around the world.

Job Description

The Managing Editor is responsible for overseeing the editorial workflow and supporting the overall success of INKspire’s publishing initiatives. This role ensures smooth content production, maintains editorial quality, and supports both the editorial team and Writer Fellowship Program (WFP).

Responsibilities

• Assign articles to editors and platform leads
• Attend lead publishing meetings and provide weekly updates on the publishing timeline to ensure deadlines are met.
• Check the guest contributor submission form on a regular basis, and assign articles as needed.
• Ensure reminders for publishing-wide events (brainstorm sessions, pitch and submission due dates, etc.) are sent and related tasks are completed
• Moderate bimonthly brainstorm sessions.
• Track editors’ engagement and availability, serving as the second point of contact after Platform Leads and following up on absences/delays.
• Troubleshoot website issues in collaboration with the tech/design team as they arise
• Maintain and update editorial resources and documentation (e.g., style guide, publishing guides).
• Answer internal and external publishing team queries via Slack and email
• Perform recruitment and onboarding tasks for new editors and writer fellows
• Lead WFP workshops and support editorial learning
• Contribute to the development of WFP materials and other publishing-related programming.
• Support mentorship and development of the editorial team.
• Ensure editorial content aligns with INKspire’s mission and values.
• Report to Program Director

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong command of the English language with exceptional writing and editing skills, as well as the ability to adopt the style, tone, and voice of INKspire’s content
• Strong passion for and experience in journalism, writing, publishing, online media, or any other related field
• Ability to delegate tasks and manage deadlines
• Experience leading teams or coordinating projects in collaborative environments, especially with volunteers or youth
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to provide constructive editorial feedback
• Familiarity with content management systems (e.g., WordPress) and collaboration tools (e.g., Slack, Google Drive);

The successful volunteer will work remotely from home for 4-6 hours a week.

Application Instructions

• Upload your resume and one writing sample (indicate context in which it was written).
• Upload editing sample (with annotations and comments).

Due to the large volume of applicants we receive, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

External Applicants: Apply here: yorkcas.org/careers