Join Clean Lines as Editor-in-Chief! Help amplify Black voices and culture - CV + Cover Letter - hello@cleanlinesagency.com

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Editor-in-Chief (Part-Time)
Application Close Date: 31st January 2025

A Note on Compensation:
This is currently an unpaid role, but it offers a unique opportunity to join a dynamic founding team. As Clean Lines grows, we aim to transition to paid roles and provide additional opportunities for growth and development. In the meantime, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience, mentorship, and the chance to make a real impact in an emerging brand.

About Clean Lines:
Clean Lines is a full-service cultural marketing agency specializing in authentically connecting brands with Black audiences and culture. Our mission is guided by a higher purpose—a calling from God. Our core values and principles are rooted in this belief, driving our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. It is this spirit that defines our purpose: to serve, protect, and uplift the Black community and culture.

As part of our work, we are establishing Clean Lines' social channels as the go-to platforms for authentic representation, amplifying Black stories, voices, and perspectives. We are now expanding into multiple content pillars, including Entertainment & Pop Culture, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle Inspiration, Business & Entrepreneurship, News & Trends, and more.

We're looking for a talented Editor-in-Chief to join our team and help bring our content strategy to life. If you have a deep passion for Black culture, storytelling, and empowering the community, this is the role for you. As the driving force behind our editorial vision, you'll shape and elevate narratives that amplify the Black experience—creating meaningful change that resonates globally.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the editorial strategy across a diverse range of content pillars, including Entertainment, Pop Culture, Health & Wellness, Business & Entrepreneurship, News & Trends, and more, ensuring relevance and engagement with our target audience.
• Curate, review, and approve content across various formats, maintaining alignment with Clean Lines' mission to amplify Black voices and empower the community.
• Recruit and nurture a talented network of contributors, including writers and creators, to produce culturally rich content that resonates with our audience.
• Oversee the entire content production process, ensuring all content—written and visual—meets Clean Lines' standard of excellence.
• Maintain a consistent tone, style, and voice across all content, ensuring every piece reflects the values and identity of Clean Lines.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and cultural moments, proactively pitching fresh, timely ideas that connect with our audience and further establish Clean Lines as a thought leader.

Requirements:
• Passion for Black culture, storytelling, and empowering the community is essential.
• Proven experience in editorial leadership, content management, or a similar role, with a strong background in media, publishing, or digital content platforms. (Preferred, but not required).
• Exceptional editing, proofreading, and storytelling skills, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for compelling narratives.
• Deep, authentic understanding of Black culture, communities, and the social issues that matter most to them.
• Outstanding organizational abilities, with the capacity to oversee and manage multiple high-priority projects at once, ensuring deadlines are met without compromising quality.
• Even if you don’t have formal editorial leadership experience, we encourage