Editor Faith Magazine
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Job Location:
Lansing, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
23 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Overview:
Your time will be spent maintaining the official diocesan magazines day-to-day operations including generating story ideas assigning writers and photographers to cover stories content development editing proofreading to ensure the timely delivery of a high-quality magazine to homes across the Diocese of Lansing. It is also expected that you will write 2-3 stories per edition of FAITH Magazine.
The Editor of FAITH Magazine will work collaboratively with the Director of Communications to advance the specific episcopal and apostolic priorities of the Diocese of Lansing through content creation.
Key Responsibilities:
Editorial Leadership
- Work with the Director of Communications overseeing editorial vision planning and content strategy.
- Assign articles conduct interviews edit submissions and manage production schedules for nine issues per year.
- Responsible for the recruitment and oversight of freelance writers and photographers including their pay.
- Ensure content aligns with Catholic teaching diocesan priorities and the Bishops pastoral vision.
Content Development & Production
- Direct the creation and distribution of high-quality print and digital content.
- Collaborate with the communications director and staff of other departments to generate ideas assemble and publish content related to diocesan-wide initiatives campaigns events to the diocesan website and in the magazine and other platforms.
- Create and oversee magazine layouts in coordination with internal and external partners.
- Coordinate with the print house to ensure timely and accurate delivery of each issue.
Project & Workflow Management
- Establish and enforce deadlines to ensure projects progress efficiently from concept to completion.
- Edit and refine the work of others while maintaining consistent editorial standards and voice.
Qualifications
- Practicing Catholic of mature faith knowledgeable of and living in accord with Church teaching.
- Bachelors degree in journalism communications or a related field.
- Minimum of five years of professional writing or journalism experience or a comparable combination of education and experience.
- Exceptional written communication and editing skills.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external communications partners.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing in one-on-one small and large group situations with a diverse group of constituents including clergy and laity.
To apply for the position please submit a cover letter and resume to the online application.
Key Skills
- Proofreading
- Taleo
- Content Management Systems
- Copy Editing
- Research Experience
- Journalism
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Premiere
- Final Cut Pro
- Creative Writing
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
