Position:                       Editor

Duration:                       Indefinite

Commitment:                10 -15 hours per week

Job Description

National youth media organisation Vibewire, the people behind www.vibewire.net , Reelife Short Film Festival, sQuareOne media and arts space, electionTracker and Interface Anthology are excited to offer this opportunity for someone with a passion for independent youth media and arts to join the vibewire.net team.

Vibewire's goal is to create opportunities for younger Australians 15-30 to express themselves on the issues and cultures they care about. All our projects are based on the importance of creating spaces and platforms for diverse young people to tell their stories, share their perspectives and create independent and non-commercial culture.

Vibewire.net needs new editors in the Create and Pulse sections. We are looking for motivated people with some editing and writing experience to come on board and join our team. As a vibewire.net editor you'll be responsible for many different aspects of the website – from communicating with and supporting writers, to conceiving new project ideas and strategies for your section and making them happen; from ensuring all published content meets the accepted standard, to working out the best ways to promote the section to both readers and writers. You will also be expected to contribute ideas and feedback on projects across the organisation on the website articles, blogs and forums. 

A vibewire.net editor will work closely with the content coordinator and other editors contributing to the vibewire.net team on showcasing Australia's youth's writing. You will have the opportunity to contribute to and develop your editorial, online and project management skills and will gain an insight into the day-to-day operations and growth strategy of a youth-led non-profit media and arts organisation.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and passionate, able to work both independently and in a team and is keen to make a difference in the youth media and arts while developing your own skills and contacts to join our team. You will be making a huge contribution to independent culture and youth expression while developing your own skills and contacts.

Work Location

Our office is based in Ultimo Sydney but mostly the vibewire.net team works from home.

What Training is provided?

·         Induction into Vibewire

·         Background on Vibewire projects and strategy

·         Regular interaction, instruction and feedback from the content coordinator

·         Training in youth based user-generated web culture.

Responsibilities:

·         Frequently checking the site to review submissions. Building relationships with communities of writers; writers’ centres; and other sources of writing, to get a consistent flow of new writing on vibewire.net

·         Overseeing the quality and quantity of content published

·         Responding to section enquiries and dealing with disturbing or unsolicited content

·         Corresponding with writers in a timely manner to advise them of the progress of their submissions

·         Promoting the section to writers and readers to expand the number of people who contribute to and read Vibewire.net

·         Editing submissions

·         Recruiting new writers

·         Organising interview opportunities for your writers

·         Promoting the section through writers centres and using print and online methods

·         Reporting to the Content Coordinator fortnightly or as required

·         Actively contributing ideas and feedback to the Vibewire organisation

·         Being an active participant in the Vibewire.net community

·         Contributing to the overall appearance, content and feel of Vibewire.net

Required Skills/Knowledge 

·         Brilliant English skills (experience in journalism or publishing preferred)

·         Experience in managing website content or print publications

·         A willingness to build relationships with writers and assist them in their writing skills

·         Desire and ability to “make things happen”

·         Attention to detail and exceptionally well organised

·         A readiness for working online as part of a virtual team

·         Comfortable using online tools of communication

·         Above all, a passion for the aims of Vibewire and the stories that young people can tell

Remuneration 

This is an unpaid volunteer position

Contact

If you are interested in being a vibewire.net editor please send your CV and Cover Letter to Anna Klauzner at content@vibewire.net