Editor

Job Description

LTP is looking for a passionate and detail-oriented editor to join our editorial team. This role is ideal for someone with an editing background who is eager to use their talent in service to the Church. As part of our mission-driven team, you will work on the development and editing of Catholic resources for parishes and the trade, ensuring they align with our theological and liturgical standards.

Key Responsibilities:
o Edit manuscripts for clarity, consistency, and adherence to house style (Chicago Manual of Style).
o Develop and maintain product lines, ensuring quality control throughout the editorial process.
o Collaborate with art directors, marketing, and production teams to create resources that meet the needs of the Catholic community.
o Assist with creating new media products (ebooks, apps, videos).
o Support product development from concept to completion, including manuscript preparation, permissions, and proofreading.

Qualifications:
o Bachelor's degree required; English or journalism preferred.
o Editing experience or related background in publishing preferred
o Knowledge of Catholic liturgy.
o Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
o Must be willing to work in Chicago and travel as needed.

LTP publishes resources that focus on the liturgy and sacraments of the Catholic church. Our organizational culture is a great fit for people who believe in our mission and enjoy working in a collaborative environment. We value accountability, respect, and mutual support as essential means to reach our goals. As an agency of the Archdiocese of Chicago, we a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefits programs. Information on our benefit programs is available at https://www.archchicago.org/documents/70111/4987905/Benefits+Summary/ddf8b594-5996-42a7-931a-e10f178df11e.

This position is an onsite role at our office in Chicago.

This position has an annualized salary range of $55,000 - $62,000. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.

If you're ready to bring your editing skills to work in service of the Church, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit a cover letter describing the reasons for your interest and how your experience would benefit the organization to jobopening@ltp.org. Please include "Editor" in the subject line. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

About the Employer

Liturgy Training Publications (LTP) is a not-for-profit agency of the Archdiocese of Chicago.

Since 1964, LTP has shared the mission of fostering love and care for the liturgy. We have assembled many faithful and creative people to help Roman Catholics learn to participate in the Mass fully, consciously, and actively, as the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy (14) directs. LTP has worked to provide effective liturgical catechesis for communities.