Editor-in-Chief

Job Title: Editor-in-Chief, Voice Up

 

Location: Remote

Schedule: Flexible 

Compensation: Equity stake during the startup period 

 

Company Overview: Voice Up is a dynamic project of a new digital media startup with a mission to mobilize college students across the country to use the power of digital and social media to drive meaningful change and improve our world. Our platform will serve as a hub for student voices, ideas, and action, fostering a community passionate about making a difference through technology, advocacy, and storytelling.

 

Position Overview: As the Editor-in-Chief of Voice Up, you will be a key member of the founding executive team, shaping the vision, tone, and content strategy of our platform. You will be instrumental in building a compelling, high-impact publication that resonates with college students and inspires them to engage in social and digital media-driven activism. This startup role is with deferred compensation, expected to start approximately six to nine months after the platform’s launch. Instead of monetary compensation during the startup period, a formal written agreement will grant an equity stake in the corporation.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

1. Content Strategy & Vision:

• Develop and execute Voice Up’s editorial strategy, aligning content with the platform’s mission to inspire, inform, and mobilize college students.

• Define the tone, style, and voice for the publication, ensuring it resonates with a diverse, college-aged audience.

• Stay updated on current events, social issues, and trends relevant to college students to create timely, impactful content.
   

2. Editorial Leadership:

• Build and lead a team of writers, editors, and contributors, focusing on quality, consistency, and innovation.

• Oversee the content calendar, assigning stories and ensuring deadlines are met.

• Edit and approve all published content to maintain high editorial standards.

• Foster a collaborative, inclusive editorial culture that values creativity and diversity.
  
   

3. Digital & Social Media Integration:

• Work closely with social media managers to optimize content for various platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and others.

• Develop strategies for interactive and multimedia storytelling, utilizing video, infographics, and social media posts to engage readers.

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4. Engagement & Community Building:

• Drive initiatives to connect with college students and encourage user-generated content, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose.

• Collaborate with marketing and partnerships teams to amplify Voice Up’s reach and influence on campuses nationwide.

• Monitor analytics to understand audience engagement and adjust strategies accordingly.

5. Strategic & Operational Planning:

• Collaborate with the executive team to shape the business model and growth strategy of the platform.

• Play an active role in Voice Up’s branding and positioning, establishing it as a trusted, relevant source of information and action.

• Prepare for monetization and operational expansion once initial compensation phase begins.

Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled in a higher learning institution, including two-year or four-year colleges, universities, or trade schools.

• Or recent alumni with very strong on-campus real-time connections. 

• Prior experience in an editorial, content creation, or leadership role, preferably in digital media or student publications.

• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.

• Experience with digital content strategy, especially in reaching and engaging Gen Z audiences.

• Familiarity with social media platforms, multimedia storytelling, and data-driven decision-making.

• Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable in a startup environment, and willing to adapt and innovate.

• Deep understanding of current social, political, and cultural issues relevant to college students.

 

Compensation: This is a startup role with deferred compensation expected to commence approximately six to nine months after Voice Up's launch. Instead of monetary compensation during the startup period, an equity stake in the corporation will be granted through a formal written agreement. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a mission-driven initiative that empowers student voices and creates lasting social impact.

 

How to Apply: 

Submit to info@ellingtonbooks.com 

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and 2-3 writing samples that showcase your ability to engage and mobilize a young audience. In your cover letter, tell us why you’re passionate about Voice Up’s mission and how you envision leading its editorial strategy.