Senior Writer and Editor, Liahona Magazine (Content Planner 3)
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Job Location:
Salt Lake, UT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Come join us for an incredible opportunity to help Heavenly Fathers children build their faith in Jesus this role in the Priesthood and Family Department youll be an integral part of a dynamic team that creates and publishes inspirational messages for members of the Church around the world. Your primary responsibility will be to coordinate the creation and publishing of engaging multimedia content to be sent to member audiences.
As part of the Liahona team youll develop and refine long-form enterprise-style magazine articles packages and series that explore complex themes issues and challenges relevant to the restored gospel of Jesus Christ the Church and its global audience. Youll collaborate with a team of skilled professionals to ensure content is engaging accurate doctrinally sound and aligned with the mission of the Church and the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Were excited to welcome you into this warm friendly and professional environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of others worldwide.
Responsibilities
Youll help prepare and publish inspirational messages for various platforms including Liahona Facebook Instagram email the Gospel Library app and more. Your expertise will be invaluable as you contribute to the following:
- Research write and edit compelling magazine articles that resonate with a diverse readership.
- Dive deep into doctrinal research to accurately present gospel principles.
- Conduct insightful interviews leading to meaningful storytelling.
- Handle time-sensitive assignments at a moments notice.
- Analyze and interpret complex themes and issues facing the Church and its members.
- Edit submitted content and work with authors to ready articles for publication.
- Collaborate with designers photographers and other editorial staff to produce high-quality content in an omnichannel approach.
- Mentor encourage and lead interns and other employees.
- Uphold editorial standards and maintain the voice and purpose of Liahona and the Church.
- Consult with General Authorities General Officersarea staffs and representatives from Church departments to help create content that aligns with the Churchs strategies and standards.
- Assist in the developmentand implementationof content strategy for current and developing products.
- Take on temporary management responsibilities as needed.
Youll work closely with critical partners including division and department leaders support staff General Officers product managers subject-matter experts and representatives from Church departments. Your guidance and support will assist them in aligning their content with the overarching content strategy of the Church.
Qualifications
Content planners typically have more than 8 years of professional experience plus anadvanced degree or equivalent education; excellent written and oral communication skills; and the ability toleadongoing projects.
Print and digital journalism experience is a plus.
An understanding and familiarity with Chicago style is helpful.
Must be able to thrive under and adhere to deadlines.
Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and a testimony of His restored gospel are essential.
Benefits
Church employment offers an industry-leading benefits package that includes health insurance 401(k) matching paid time off 12 paid days off for holidays each year leadership development and an employee assistance program. The Church Office Building on Temple Square has an onsite cafeteria and a fitness center. Discounted UTA passes are available for public transportation.
By joining our team youll make a meaningful impact on the creation and distribution of multimedia content that resonates with individuals worldwide. Together we will inspire and uplift our audience while upholding the values and mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Content Management Systems
- Enterprise Software
- HR Sourcing
- Information Architecture
- Technical Writing
- User Research
- Adobe Captivate
- Copywriting
- Figma
- Content Strategy
- Taxonomy
- Writing Skills
About Company
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places ... View more
