Staff Editor, Journal, Sentinel, Herald

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reads and evaluates manuscript submissions to determine suitability for publication; provides recommendation to the Deputy Editor or an Associate Editor as assigned; writes special letters with feedback to authors’ returned submissions.
• Edits articles, testimonies, and specialty pieces as assigned for structural and metaphysical clarity, ensuring fidelity to Christian Science, accuracy, and accessibility; ensures all facts presented are verified.
• Ensures verifications for all testimonies and other article demonstrations are complete for each piece according to department procedures.
• Meets regular time-sensitive publication and production deadlines.
• Writes for the periodicals at least twice a year.

• Nurtures relationships with and guides authors and other contributors, strengthening the quality and spiritual depth of submissions.
• Communicates why edits are needed in a way that enhances the contributor’s sense of being supported and encourages future submissions.
• Communicates with authors in a timely manner, including by following current or evolving department procedures.
• Is able to articulate editorial standards and expectations to both internal and external stakeholders.

• Demonstrated experience or knowledge of all issue teams roles. Collaborates with assigned issue teams to:
  • Ensure issues address current trends in thought;
  • Write explanatory or other spiritually-sound material to articulate the relevance of all content to readers;
  • Plan issue content with an awareness of inventory and related considerations;
  • Edit special or timely content for assigned issues.

STAFF MANAGEMENT AND JOB CONTACTS

• Reports to: Deputy Editor

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• This position requires a Bachelor’s degree, or the equivalent in experience. Prefer 3-5 years of professional experience in editing and writing, or an equivalent experience in a comparable field.

• Must be deeply familiar with the Bible and Mrs. Eddy’s writings to ensure that Christian Science is correctly presented in articles.
• Must have a solid understanding of literary English and its structure. This position requires a demonstrated excellence in writing and editing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Skills to communicate with contributors graciously and effectively.
• Creative problem-solving skills and high attention to detail.
• Comfort working in a collaborative environment.

• Proficiency in Google Suite, and current submissions, editing, planning and other content management systems.
  Audio and video background is a plus.

• This position regularly works in an office environment in Boston. This position may follow a hybrid schedule according to current workplace policies.
• This role requires confidence and effectiveness in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment; a collaborative and service-oriented mindset; attention to detail; adaptability; and a strong commitment to teamwork and mission.

• Membership in The Mother Church and Primary Class instruction required.

Pay range: $87,428 - $113,655.80 annually

The pay ranges disclosed in our job postings are the compensation ranges the Church reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for a given position at the time of posting.

The offered salary will be determined by factors such as the applicant’s relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities; and benchmarking, work location, and internal equity.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.