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Word On Fire

Editing and Research Coordinator

Elk Grove Village, IL · On-site

$27.48 - $32.97/hr

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Collaborate with E & C Podcast for guest outreach including but not limited to recruitment, communication and follow ups Daily Operations * Assist Editor-in-Chief with obtaining copyright permissions ...

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment

Editor in Chief

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Editor in Chief Department: 17862 Editorial 330 Business Unit: Outdoor Sportsman Group Location ... Identifies process improvement opportunities and communicates them to the Publisher * Assist with ...

Addis Fortune

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Indiana, PA · On-site

$85 - $130/hr

The Editor-in-Chief shall be responsible for tailoring stories each week, supervising reporters and other editors, editing articles, running editorial meetings, providing support and guidance to the ...

Noisy Creek

Editor in Chief (The Stranger)

Seattle, WA · On-site

$150K/yr

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Editor in Chief, The Stranger Location: Seattle, WA Salary: $150,000 Independent journalism is the lifeblood of The Stranger . The paper needs a new Editor in Chief who can meet this moment in ...

NOISY CREEK

Editor in Chief (The Stranger)

Seattle, WA

$150K/yr

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Editor in Chief, The Stranger Location: Seattle, WA Salary: $150,000 Independent journalism is the lifeblood of The Stranger . The paper needs a new Editor in Chief who can meet this moment in ...

Wiley

Editor in Chief - Aging

Hoboken, NJ · On-site

The Editor-in-Chief/Deputy Editor actively participates in the peer review process and decision-making for submitted manuscripts while ensuring adoption of best practices and the highest ethical ...

Hypepotamus

Editor-in-Chief

Atlanta, GA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

The Editor-in-Chief has full editorial oversight across articles, photography, email newsletters, and social media. The EIC will manage a small staff of full and part-time employees that work largely ...

Stand Together

Editor in Chief

Arlington, VA

$200K - $300K/yr

As Editor in Chief, you'll shape how Stand Together tells its story across this diverse portfolio ... These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions ...

Hypepotamus

Editor-in-Chief

Atlanta, GA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

The Editor-in-Chief has full editorial oversight across articles, photography, email newsletters, and social media. The EIC will manage a small staff of full and part-time employees that work largely ...

Noisy Creek

Editor in Chief (The Stranger)

Seattle, WA · On-site

$150K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Editor in Chief, The Stranger Location: Seattle, WA Salary: $150,000 Independent journalism is the lifeblood of The Stranger . The paper needs a new Editor in Chief who can meet this moment in ...

Stand Together

Editor in Chief

Arlington, VA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

As Editor in Chief, you'll shape how Stand Together tells its story across this diverse portfolio ... These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions ...

Stand Together

Editor in Chief

Arlington, VA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

As Editor in Chief, you'll shape how Stand Together tells its story across this diverse portfolio ... These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions ...

RELX

Editor-in-Chief, Cell Biotech

Amsterdam, NY · On-site +1

$114K - $190K/yr

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Editor in Chief, Cell Biotech , Cell Press Are you passionate about serving global biotechnology researchers by launching and leading a field-shaping new Cell Press journal? About our Team Cell Press ...

Elsevier

Editor-in-Chief, Cell Biotech

Medford, MA · On-site +1

$114K - $190K/yr

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Editor in Chief, Cell Biotech , Cell Press Are you passionate about serving global biotechnology researchers by launching and leading a field-shaping new Cell Press journal? About our Team Cell Press ...

RELX

$114K - $190K/yr

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Editor in Chief, Cell Biotech , Cell Press Are you passionate about serving global biotechnology researchers by launching and leading a field-shaping new Cell Press journal? About our Team Cell Press ...

RELX

Editor-in-Chief, Cell Biotech

Munich, ND · On-site +1

$114K - $190K/yr

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Editor in Chief, Cell Biotech , Cell Press Are you passionate about serving global biotechnology researchers by launching and leading a field-shaping new Cell Press journal? About our Team Cell Press ...

Elsevier

Editor-in-Chief, Cell Biotech

Medford, MA · On-site

$114K - $190K/yr

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Editor in Chief, Cell Biotech , Cell Press Are you passionate about serving global biotechnology researchers by launching and leading a field-shaping new Cell Press journal? About our Team Cell Press ...

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Editing and Research Coordinator

Word On Fire

Elk Grove Village, IL • On-site

$27.48 - $32.97/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Editing and Research Coordinator
Reports to Editor in Chief of Evangelization & Culture
Word on Fire Catholic Ministries is a nonprofit global media apostolate that supports the work of Bishop Robert Barron and reaches millions of people to draw them into-or back to-the Catholic faith.
The Editing and Research Coordinator would report directly to the Editor-in-Chief of Evangelization & Culture (E & C) and collaborate in special work across the three branches of Evangelization & Culture (online, journal, and podcast). This will include research on topics and writers, writing, coordinating and communicating to advance the Word on Fire ethos and bring Christ to a hungry culture.
Location: Elk Grove Village, IL
Employment Type: Full-time
Responsibilities
Ethos Crafting & Relationship Building
  • Assisting Editor-in-Chief with research and outreach to high level writers, speakers, thinkers for the Journal, Podcast, & with some contributions to E & C Online (to bring each to the next level)
  • Foster professional relationships and create efficient processes for connecting (personal outreach), gifting (e.g., journal, book, Bible, etc.), and recruiting high level writers and guests while continuing to cultivate these ongoing relationships
  • Cultivate relationships with other leaders in the Catholic (e.g., First Things, The Pillar, Catholic World Report) and non-Catholic media (e.g., National Review, The Free Press, Commentary, WSJ) with whom we could publish, ally, and collaborate
  • Periodically organize the integration of high level recruits into marquee spots on E & C Online with the Senior Digital Managing Editor
  • Work with internal social media and marketing teams on the efficient, effective publicizing and distributing of high level guest essays, journals, and podcasts

The College Beat
  • Assist Editor-in-Chief with topic selection, recruitment of writers, expansion of outreach, editing, and publicity of The College Beat
  • Research topics and younger writers/podcast guests for E & C Online, Journal, and Podcast to cultivate a rolling vanguard of young Catholic evangelists
  • Cultivate select nationwide (and international) relationships with university officials, professors, Newman Centers, and Catholic universities where Editor-in-Chief and others could speak and form enthusiastic Catholics (and Word on Fire aficionados)
  • Research and recommend ways for college students to access the Institute and Journal at affordable prices (including getting the Journal into college libraries)

Creative Contribution
  • Write for the E & C Journal and for E & C Online(as needed)
  • Collaborate with E & C Podcast for guest outreach including but not limited to recruitment, communication and follow ups

Daily Operations
  • Assist Editor-in-Chief with obtaining copyright permissions, making writer payments, sending thank you emails, organizing meetings, spreadsheet/Monday board organization, schedule management

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in English, writing, journalism, or theology
  • Strong experience with writing and editing
  • Strong time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to ensure consistency in tone, voice and formatting across diverse content types
  • Ability to perform fact-checking on various subjects, statistics and citations
  • Professional verbal and written communication skills for liaising between writers, editors, and both internal and external partners
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with both internal and external business partners
  • Commitment to the mission of Word on Fire

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in writing and editing with a rootedness in Theology, Philosophy, or English
  • Proficient in Chicago Manual of Style
  • Strong critical thinking skills to synthesize complex information into clear, concise briefs for the editorial team
  • Skilled with Google docs/slide/spreadsheets and Monday.com
  • Familiarity with the work of Bishop Robert Barron and Word on Fire

Physical Requirements
  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
  • Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment which involves frequent motions of the hands and wrists
  • Ability to work in an open-office environment with moderate noise levels (e.g., computers, printers, conversations/calls, and light traffic)
  • Must be able to inspect documents, view computer screens for extended periods, and navigate software interfaces to perform duties as assigned
  • Frequent communication with internal and external partners; must be able to exchange accurate information both verbally and in writing, requiring clear speech and ability to hear or understand verbal communication

Compensation and Benefits
The estimated base pay range for this position is $27.48- $32.97 hourly (equivalent to $50,013.60 - $60,005.40 annually, based on a 35-hour, full-time work week). Word on Fire determines individual compensation on several factors, including but not limited to, experience, skills, alignment with the role's responsibilities, and geographic location. This role may be eligible for annual merit increases based on individual performance.
Word on Fire also offers its team members a robust benefits package that includes:
  • Work-from-home Wednesdays and up to 20 additional work-from-home days throughout the year
  • Several 100% Word on Fire-paid insurance benefits: life, short-term disability, and long-term disability
  • Other insurance benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
  • A retirement plan with a 3% target employer contribution
  • Generous paid time off and paid holidays
  • Paid parental leaves at 100% of base salary
  • Access to Word on Fire's incredible wealth of content and resources and more!

Word on Fire is founded upon and intent on prioritizing its Catholic religious mission and principles above all else. Word on Fire's religious mission may therefore require that it make employment decisions based on an individual's religion and adherence to the principles of the Catholic Church.

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