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HR Associate – Editorial (Volunteer) - Remote

Posted 4 weeks ago
Human Resources
Part Time
Worldwide

Overview

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In Short

  • Support fearless journalism by helping build a mission-aligned editorial team.
  • Manage recruitment efforts, screening and interviewing candidates.
  • Create a collaborative, inclusive team environment.
  • Represent HR in weekly editorial meetings.
  • Collaborate with editorial leadership to identify staffing needs.
  • Contribute to job description development.
  • Post roles and manage application intake.
  • Review candidate applications and conduct screenings.
  • Coordinate onboarding of new volunteers.
  • Help foster an inclusive, mission-aligned volunteer environment.

Requirements

  • Some experience in HR, recruiting, or team operations.
  • Clear communicator and confident interviewer.
  • Organized and reliable in a remote work setting.
  • Proactive problem-solver.
  • Interest in journalism and nonprofit service.
  • Comfortable using cloud tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Slack).

Benefits

  • Direct exposure to editorial operations.
  • Collaboration with professionals across journalism and HR.
  • Flexible, remote schedule.
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WhoWhatWhy

WhoWhatWhy is a non-partisan nonprofit news organization dedicated to uncovering the truth. As a startup, it seeks individuals who can help structure and scale its operations, primarily relying on skilled volunteers to support its mission. The organization does not accept corporate funding or advertisements, which allows it to maintain its independence. WhoWhatWhy welcomes people from all backgrounds, including students and retirees, to join its dynamic team and contribute to reshaping nonprofit donor engagement.

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