Managing Editor

Role Title: Managing Editor

Reports to: Editor-in-Chief and Executive Director

Status: Part-Time Internship or Volunteer (Flexible Schedule)

Location: Remote (U.S. Based)

MISSION STATEMENT: 

Our mission is to cultivate emotional, physical and economic stability by connecting mothers and birth givers to comprehensive, accessible resources. Our goals are to close the critical resource awareness gap and build a supportive community, ensuring that no one has to face the overwhelming challenges of motherhood alone.

Job Description:

The Managing Editor plays a key leadership role in the marketing department, helping guide and shape CMI’s written content across all digital channels. Working closely with the Editor-in-Chief, Social Media Manager, Communications Manager and Graphic Design Manager, this position ensures the clarity, consistency, and alignment of all editorial outputs with CMI’s mission and values. The Managing Editor is responsible for managing the editorial calendar, overseeing content contributors, and maintaining high editorial standards.

This is a remote volunteer position, requiring proficiency in coordinating work via Google Meet, email and Slack and maintaining consistent communication.

Duration: 6 months, with the option to commit longer based on performance.

Compensation: This is not a paid position.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the content calendar, ensuring timely production and publication of content across platforms.
• Collaborate with the Editor in Chief to review and refine written submissions from both internal and external contributors for clarity, tone and alignment with CMI’s mission.
• Supervise Marketing leadership to develop and uphold editorial guidelines and quality standards.
• Assign and delegate writing tasks to Communications team members while offering feedback, mentorship, and editorial support
• Coordinate workflows for content development, including tracking drafts, revisions, approvals, and publishing timelines.
• Ensure a consistent brand voice and inclusive, community-centered language across all content.



Requirements: The Managing Editor should have the following skills, education, and experience:

• Completed or pursuing a degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Journalism or a related field preferred.
• Interest or experience in communications, editorial writing and content management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear and engaging messages.
• Excellent organizational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace, Slack, Airtable, and Notion (or willingness to learn).
• Availability to attend bi-weekly leadership meetings.
• Availability to attend bi-weekly Organization Sync-Up meetings.
• Must be authorized to intern in the U.S.

Benefits: Flexible schedule, college credit, and resume-building experience.

Note: We strongly encourage mothers, including those in school or seeking career transitions, to apply, as part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Connecting Mother’s Initiative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.