Assistant Editor - Adventist Review

General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists•Silver Spring, MD

2h•$86,000 - $101,000•Onsite

About The Position

The assistant editor of the Adventist Review works under the direction of one of the associate editors on a variety of tasks, many of them routine, in preparing articles for the Adventist Review. Primarily an "in house" editor, with less travel around North America and abroad than an associate editor. The assistant editor of the Adventist Review nonetheless has a high church profile, carries important responsibilities, and is expected to be available for public speaking appointments or serving as a resource person. The duties and influence extend much wider than the preparation of articles for the Adventist Review.

Requirements

Bachelor’s (BA/BS) required, English, journalism or related field preferred.
Must have track record of published articles.
Journalistic or ministerial/teaching type experience essential.
Extensive knowledge of principles, policies, and beliefs of the General Conference and the Church.
Knowledge of church structure and organization, including committee procedures, etc.
Knowledge and skill in appropriate methods of dealing with human behavior in various circumstances.
Advanced command of English language skills including proficiency in verbal and written forms.
Must be proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel, and have a basic knowledge of Adobe programs such as InCopy and InDesign.
A knowledge of Slack software and WordPress is also helpful.
Individual must possess sound judgment, maintain high output, be well organized, have the ability to make decisions under pressure, be disciplined to meet deadlines, have the ability to write well, have good editorial skills, be a team player and a capable public speaker.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Solicit and review manuscripts for possible publication.
Edit articles for publication on a regular basis, including stories, columns, and other materials as requested.
Write features as assigned.
Proofread page proofs for each printed issue.
Assist social media posting on various platforms as well as website management and maintenance.
Assist video and media production in scripting, presenting, directing, and marketing.
Write an average of one editorial or column per month, plus features as assigned.
Speaking appointments for the Adventist Review and other appointments as assigned.
External (General Conference) committee/commission appointments as assigned.
Plan, edit and oversee occasional special issues through production.
Special projects as assigned by editor/associate editor.
GC Committee appointments as assigned.
Must be a member in regular standing of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Must maintain a regular and reliable work schedule.
Other duties as assigned.