Editorial & Publications Lead
Editorial & Publications Lead Our Editorial & Publications Lead is the heart behind every word in the Fit 4 Change magazine. This role brings together a community of young writers, storytellers, and contributors — guiding each edition from concept to publication with care, creativity, and a deep commitment to authentic youth voices. This is a volunteer, remote position, and it is our intention to transition this role to a paid position as funding is secured. If you believe in the power of storytelling to shift the conversation around mental health, we'd love to hear from you.
Editorial & Publications Lead - Volunteer Remote Creative
ABOUT FIT 4 CHANGE COLLECTIVE
Fit 4 Change Collective is a youth-led, community-driven Australian social enterprise built on lived experience. Our youth-produced magazine creates space for honest conversations, lived experiences, and perspectives that are too often unheard. It is not about speaking for young people — it is about handing them the microphone.
ROLE PURPOSE
The Editorial & Publications Lead oversees the production of Fit 4 Change Collective's flagship youth magazine, ensuring it remains a high-quality, youth-centred publication that amplifies authentic voices. This role leads the editorial process from concept through to publication, working closely with young contributors and the Creative & Production Lead.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the end-to-end editorial process for each magazine edition, including ideation, commissioning, editing, and final review
Recruit, support, and mentor young writers, journalists, and contributors from across Australia
Develop and maintain editorial guidelines, style guides, and submission processes that are accessible to young contributors
Review and edit all submitted content with a trauma-informed and youth-centred lens
Manage editorial timelines and coordinate with the Creative & Production Lead to ensure on-schedule delivery
Curate thematic editions that reflect contemporary youth experiences and mental health conversations
Engage the wider community to source diverse voices, perspectives, and stories
Maintain the standard of the publication as a credible platform for youth expression
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Experience in editorial, journalism, publishing, or communications
Strong editing, proofreading, and writing skills
Experience working with or supporting young people in creative or media production environments
Trauma-informed approach to storytelling and content creation
Ability to manage multiple contributors and deadlines in a remote setting
Passion for amplifying youth voices and advancing youth mental health awareness
TIME COMMITMENT & REMUNERATION
Approximately 5–8 hours per week, though time commitment may vary and will increase during publication production periods. This is a fully remote, volunteer position. It is the intention of Fit 4 Change Collective that this role will transition to a paid position as funding is secured.