Editing and Research Coordinator

Word on Fire • Elk Grove Village, IL

14h • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 Manager
• Work with internal social media and marketing teams on the efficient, effective publicizing and distributing of high level guest essays, journals, and podcasts
• 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)
• 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
• Assist Editor-in-Chief with obtaining copyright permissions, making writer payments, sending thank you emails, organizing meetings, spreadsheet/Monday board organization, schedule management

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level