Team Leader for Gen-Z Publication
At Trill, our mission is to entertain, enlighten, and educate a young generation. We bring curated content created by Gen-Z, for Gen-Z, through thought-provoking articles, entertaining stories, engaging videos, and investigative work.
We are now looking for a Team Leader to support our growing editorial and contributor team.
The Role
The Team Leader will play a central role in keeping our operations smooth and efficient. You will oversee the workflow of Junior Editors and contributors, ensuring that projects progress without bottlenecks. This role will require managing task pipelines in Trello, keeping on top of deadlines, and communicating effectively with writers and editors via Slack to follow up on updates.
Although this placement is not financially remunerated, it offers an excellent opportunity to gain leadership and project-management experience within a professional media publication.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing the team’s operations in Trello to ensure that editorial tasks are organized, delegated, and completed on time.
- Monitoring progress on assignments and intervening when workflows risk delay.
- Communicating with editors, writers, and contributors through Slack to follow up on updates and keep everyone aligned.
- Supporting the Managing Editor in maintaining a productive, positive, and collaborative editorial environment.
- Helping ensure the smooth delivery of content across Trill’s news, entertainment, and culture channels.
Skills Required
We are looking for applicants who show the following:
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent written communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Confidence in managing multiple people and tasks simultaneously.
- Familiarity with Trello and Slack (or willingness to learn quickly).
- An ability to motivate others while keeping projects on track.
What You Will Gain
While this is an unpaid placement, the potential benefits are significant. You will:
- Develop leadership and management experience in a professional editorial environment.
- Hone skills in project management, communication, and team coordination.
- Build professional visibility and credibility by overseeing editorial workflows.
- Gain recognition for your contributions, including a certificate of completion at the end of your placement and the option to request a letter of recommendation.
- Receive a portfolio of your work as a Team Leader, with an official Trill letterhead.
Additional Information
- Location: 100% Remote
- Start Date: mid-November 2025
- Hours: Flexible – Maximum 6 hours per week
- Pay: This is an unpaid placement
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you would be a good fit for this role, along with any relevant experience, to:
Subject line: APPLY: TEAM LEADER
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
— Trill Voices Team