Worship Resources Editor for Spanish and Bilingual Publicati

Job Description

The Worship Resources Editor for Spanish and Bilingual Publications at GIA Publications plays a key role in shaping high-quality, theologically sound, and pastorally effective worship materials for Spanish-speaking and bilingual (Spanish/English) Roman Catholic communities. This editor is primarily responsible for curating, editing, and developing liturgical text and musical materials for periodical missalettes. As part of GIA's mission to support vibrant, inclusive worship, this editor contributes to expanding access to materials that inspire full, conscious, and active participation in the liturgy for the Hispanic/Latino Catholic community.

General Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in music, liturgy, theology, communications, or other related field, or equivalent experience (2+ years)
- Written and spoken fluency in both Spanish and English
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and Adobe InDesign
- Thorough understanding of Roman Catholic terminology and liturgical practice
- Deadline-oriented with excellent attention to detail and exceptional time-management and communication skills
- The ability to handle and implement feedback and constructive criticism
- Creativity, flexibility, and the ability to collaborate successfully as a part of a larger editorial and production team
- Ability to work with concepts from authors/composers and editors and as part of a team

Primary Responsibilities:
- Construct manuscripts of liturgical and scriptural texts for Spanish and bilingual worship resources
- Provide the initial layout, edit, and proofread to an established style
- Select music and prepare and proofread music sections for Spanish and bilingual renewable worship resources
- Prepare Spanish/bilingual music planning suggestions for GIA Quarterly planning pages
- Coordinate with outside translators and proofreaders as necessary
- Acquire and/or choose appropriate artwork for covers of worship resources
- Acquire texts, compile, and edit a Spanish-language periodical liturgical planning guide
- Compile, translate, prepare, and proofread materials for Spanish-language Children's Bulletins, in collaboration with other editors and outside contractors
- Edit, production edit, translate, and/or proofread other books/projects as assigned by the Managing Editor
- Attend Weekly Editorial Team meetings via Zoom
- Other editorial duties and projects as assigned
- Occasionally staff exhibits and attend conferences related to Hispanic/Latino Catholic interests and organizations

GIA is a great place to work! After a 90-Day introductory period, benefits for full-time employees include:
- Employer-subsidized Medical Insurance and Prescription coverage
- Dental and Vision insurance options
- Employer-provided life insurance
- A 401(k) plan and a Profit-Sharing plan
- Paid vacation time and sick leave
- Paid Holidays

Location: Remote or Hybrid position, with in-person office space located in Bedford Park, Illinois 60638 and Oak Park, IL 60302

About the Employer

Founded in 1941, GIA Publications, Inc. is a family-owned music publishing company, with a robust sacred music division. GIA offers more than 10,000 choral and instrumental editions in print, as well as hymnals, missalettes, books, recordings, a licensing division, and a wide variety of music education resources. The esteemed choral publisher Walton Music became part of GIA in 2013. Both World Library Publications (WLP) and Meredith Music joined the GIA family in 2020. Our website is www.giamusic.com.