Executive Editor and General Manager of the Monitor

Job Description

The Monitor, news magazine and website of the Diocese of Trenton, seeks a seasoned journalist and proven publishing leader to serve as EXECUTIVE EDITOR/GENERAL MANAGER for its editorial, production and business operations.

Working with a small professional staff and a corps of freelance journalists, this senior executive will be responsible for the daily operations of news coverage, and content creation and curation about the Diocese and its local parishes, schools and agencies, as well as the wider Church in the United States and around the globe. He or she will take a leading role in publishing well written and edited news coverage via the monthly magazine (print and digital), the publication website, electronic newsletters and social media sites.

Additionally, the EE/GM will manage and/or supervise the day-to-day business and administrative operations of The Monitor, including production schedules; budgeting; accounts payable and receivable; marketing and advertising sales; circulation development and customer relations; payroll and personnel matters.

The EE/GM will be responsible for advancing and maintaining high editorial and publishing standards while ensuring that The Monitor's work and products effectively serve the Catholic community of the Diocese of Trenton and support the teaching ministry of the Bishop of Trenton. He or she will also cultivate good working relationships with Chancery personnel, clergy, parish leaders and other stakeholders.

This senior executive will be a top leader among the Diocese's Communications and Media team, helping to coordinate shared work and responsibility. Candidates must be skilled at message development and, when necessary, news release writing and secular media relations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE

Education: A bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, English, public relations, or a related field is required. A master's degree in journalism, communications, business administration, or a related discipline is preferred.

Journalistic/Publishing Experience: A minimum of 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in journalism, news reporting, editing, and/or print or online publishing, including at least 5 years in an editorial management or senior leadership position. Must have minimum of 3 years' experience managing the administrative and business functions of a publication or comparable organization. Competency with writing and design programs and familiarity with emerging publishing technologies is required.

Knowledge of the Catholic Church: A demonstrated understanding of the Catholic Church, its teachings, structure, mission and ministries, as well as the ability to communicate effectively about matters of faith and the life of the Church. Familiarity with the Diocese of Trenton and its communities would be an asset.

Availability and Schedule: Must be able to manage changing workloads amid tight deadlines. Ability to work nights and weekends and to travel throughout the Diocese or surrounding areas as the work requires.

Personal Qualities: A collaborative and decisive leader with sound professional judgment, strong ethical standards, financial and organizational acumen, creativity, initiative and a commitment to the mission of Catholic communications.

SALARY ... Range set for this position is $125,000 - $135,000 commensurate with experience.

TO APPLY ... Send resume, cover letter, salary requirement, references and links to work samples (articles, photos, digital publications) to:

Rayanne Bennett - Executive Director of Communications and Media for the Diocese of Trenton at
rbenne@dioceseoftrenton.org
and
Angela Gitto - Director of Human Resources
Positions@DioceseofTrenton.org

About the Employer

As the Catholic Church in the central New Jersey Counties of Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean, we are a diverse people striving to live faithfully in communion with God and each other.