Senior Editor

Job Description

Senior Editor

FAITH Catholic is seeking an individual with strong editorial skills and 5+ years of experience writing and editing Catholic-focused content. Individual will be responsible for developing and editing content on theology, the Catholic spiritual life and ways in which our faith influences our daily life. Also responsible for writing and editing for Homiletic and Universal Prayer subscription products for clergy and parishes. Theology degree required. Growth potential and management opportunities high.

The company is located in Lansing, Mich. Job can be done mostly remotely (with frequent on-camera Zoom contact). Must be able to travel to Lansing occasionally for meetings and/or training and for in-person interview.

Essential Job Duties

FAITH syndicated content
• Working closely with editorial director in planning monthly syndicated content for clients
• Editing, writing and proofreading high-quality syndicated content as needed
• Coordinating with freelancers
• Coordinating with in-house graphic designer on content layout and images
• Strict adherence to production schedules and print dates

Parish Products and Bulletin subscription service
• Assist editorial director in editing daily Homilies and daily Universal Prayers product
o Proofread print-ready copy
• Coordinate writing/editing/design of monthly Sunday reflections for bulletin subscription product
o Work with theological reviewer and editorial director for final approval
o Proofread final copy
Leadership responsibilities
• Management responsibilities will become part of role

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree required, either theology or master's in theology
• 5+ years' experience writing and editing Catholic-focused content
• In-depth knowledge of Catholicism
• Detail oriented

Reports to: Editorial director

Salary commensurate with experience

Please send cover letter and resume to editorial@faithcatholic.com and include at least two references.

Job type: Full-time (exempt)
This is a full-time salaried position, which means it is not eligible for overtime pay. Normal working hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a one-hour lunch between noon and 1 p.m.

Benefits:
This position has 4 weeks paid vacation, 5 personal days, paid holidays, unemployment compensation, dental coverage, disability and income protection, medical insurance (note: dental and medical coverage have employee premium sharing), sick leave, company-paid defined-benefit pension plan, prescription co-pay and group life insurance.

About the Employer

We are a Catholic publishing company, partnering with dioceses and Catholic organizations to publish magazines.