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Editorial Assistant

Newark, NJ • On-site

Archdiocese of Newark
501 - 1,000 employees
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$22 - $30/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Write timely news stories covering the life of the Church in northern New Jersey, including parish and Catholic school news, archdiocesan events, and ministries.

  • Conduct interviews, research, and capture photographs and videos to support news coverage.

  • Assist with publishing content in WordPress, including headlines, images, and related digital content.

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

Position: Editorial Assistant

Department: Office of Communications and Public Relations

Reports To: Managing Editor/News Content Producer

Classification: Non-Exempt

General Description

The Archdiocese of Newark seeks a part-time Editorial Assistant to identify and communicate the stories of the local Church through engaging news coverage, photography, and digital content. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Archdiocese's mission by sharing compelling faith-based stories, advancing evangelization efforts, and promoting the Archdiocese’s vision and mission.

Reporting to the Managing Editor, the Editorial Assistant supports the daily production of news and feature content by writing, editing, proofreading, and assisting with multimedia and website publishing.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities

The following specific responsibilities are representative of the duties required in this position. They may be unilaterally but reasonably changed based on the working environment and departmental needs.

  • Write timely news stories covering the life of the Church in northern New Jersey, including parish and Catholic school news, archdiocesan events, ministries, and other assignments from the Managing Editor.
  • Conduct interviews and research to ensure accurate, balanced, and engaging reporting.
  • Capture accompanying photographs and video as needed to support news coverage.
  • Write and edit recurring website content, including obituaries, notices, and event calendar listings.
  • Proofread and fact-check articles for accuracy, grammar, spelling, clarity, and adherence to style guidelines and Jersey Catholic editorial standards.
  • Assist with publishing content in WordPress, including headlines, images, and related digital content.
  • Work effectively under deadlines in a fast-paced environment that publishes daily content.
  • Collaborate with members of the Office of Communications on special projects and initiatives that support the communications mission of the Archdiocese.
  • Attend occasional evening and weekend assignments as needed to cover archdiocesan and parish events.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills

  • Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
  • Working knowledge of WordPress, Adobe Creative Cloud applications, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
  • Photography and basic video production skills preferred.
  • Ability to write and edit in Spanish preferred.
  • Must be a team player with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, fostering positive working relationships.
  • Must always maintain a polished, professional appearance and demeanor.
  • Must be a practicing Roman Catholic who upholds the teachings and values of the Catholic Church and can integrate that knowledge into news coverage.

Education and/or Experience (Preferred)

  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication, English, or a related field.
  • One to two years of writing or reporting experience with a professional, nonprofit, diocesan, or college publication (print or digital). Relevant internships are welcome.


Application Requirement

  • Please include at least two writing samples or links to published articles with your cover letter and resume.

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Rev. 07/2026



Up to 20 hours per week
Benefits: none
Final compensation offered will be based on the candidate's qualifications and prior experience.