Editorial Assistant

Archdiocese of Newark•Newark, NJ

4d•$22 - $30

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Photography and basic video production skills preferred.
Ability to write and edit in Spanish 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.

Responsibilities

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.