Vacancy: Editorial Lead
REF Stories | Multiple locations
REF Stories is looking for an experienced Editorial Lead to lead our local newsroom.
You are end-responsible for what gets published and what does not. You safeguard quality, accuracy and editorial integrity and you guide a small team of young storytellers every day.
This role combines editorial leadership, decision-making and mentorship.
Who we are
REF Media Foundation is a non-profit media organisation that gives voice to forcibly displaced communities, created by the community itself.
REF Stories is our mobile-first storytelling network: short, visual stories for social media, made by local storytellers with their smartphones. We show what major developments and decisions mean for the daily lives of people in refugee situations. Not as victims, but as people living their lives under extraordinary circumstances.
What you will do
You are the journalistic and ethical compass of your REF Stories hub.
You will:
- Decide what stories are published and when
- Review and edit all content before publication
- Fact-check and ensure accuracy
- Guard tone, quality and editorial standards
- Make editorial decisions under time pressure
- Coordinate daily workflows
- Coach and mentor Community Reporters and the Multimedia Producer
In this small newsroom, you are a working leader: guiding, editing and supporting your team every day.
Who you are
- Strong in decision-making and responsibility
- Calm under pressure and able to prioritise
- Detail-oriented with a sharp eye for accuracy
- Guided by a strong moral and journalistic compass
- Comfortable coaching and managing a small team
- Committed to community-focused, independent storytelling
Previous editorial experience is a strong advantage.
What you get
- Monthly salary
- Equipment and internet access
- Professional editorial support and mentorship from the REF Stories network
- Editorial ownership and leadership responsibility
- The opportunity to help shape a new media model in your community
How to apply
Fill in the application form via the link below. In the form you will tell us which location you are applying for.
You will also be asked to upload:
- A short video (30–60 seconds) introducing yourself, telling us about your experience and explaining why you are the right person to lead a REF Stories newsroom
- Your CV
A simple phone video is perfectly fine.