Editorial Assistant

Daily Grace Enterprises, LLC • Spring, TX

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About The Position

The Editorial Assistant will serve The Daily Grace Co. by providing essential administrative, editorial, and organizational support to the Editorial Director and the broader editorial team. This role ensures that projects move smoothly through the publishing process—from proposal to publication—by managing communications, organizing schedules, taking meeting notes, reviewing submissions, and assisting with content development. The Editorial Assistant will play a vital role in maintaining operational excellence, supporting editors and writers, and ensuring that every resource produced reflects TDGC’s mission to equip disciples to know and love God and His Word. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, proactive individual with a passion for books, theology, and Christian publishing who is eager to learn and grow within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Theology, or related field required.
• 1–2 years of experience in an editorial, publishing, administrative, or related role preferred.
• Passion for books, Christian publishing, and the mission of The Daily Grace Co.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to maintain professionalism across departments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with composure and flexibility.
• Basic familiarity with publishing or editing standards; knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style preferred.
• A willingness to learn and grow in editorial craft, project coordination, and theological understanding.
• Alignment with TDGC’s mission, doctrinal statement, and brand voice (Sage archetype: wisdom, clarity, transformation).

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative assistance to the Editorial Director and editors, including scheduling, filing, and correspondence.
• Prepare agendas, record meeting minutes, and track action items for editorial meetings and cross-department check-ins.
• Maintain editorial calendars, deadlines, and project documents within ClickUp and other systems.
• Support coordination of product timelines, ensuring all tasks and milestones are current and accurate.
• Assist editors in preparing manuscripts for review, formatting documents, and tracking edits throughout the developmental, theological, and copyediting stages.
• Proofread and edit materials as assigned to support editorial quality.
• Support metadata and product setup by gathering and organizing key information for marketing and design teams.
• Help manage version control for manuscripts, ensuring accuracy across drafts.
• Read and evaluate submissions under the guidance of editors and the Editorial Director, providing summaries or recommendations.
• Conduct basic theological or market research to support new projects or proposals.
• Maintain awareness of current trends and voices within Christian publishing to support the team’s acquisition and development goals.
• Liaise with design, marketing, and supply chain teams to ensure timely movement of manuscripts and materials through each production stage.
• Assist in preparing and sharing materials for marketing campaigns, launch meetings, and internal briefings.
• Communicate clearly and proactively across departments to support smooth handoffs and eliminate bottlenecks.
• Participate in team training, workshops, and theological development sessions to grow in editorial skill and biblical understanding.
• Learn and apply TDGC’s editorial process, brand voice, and standards of excellence.
• Seek feedback and actively pursue professional growth within the editorial track (Assistant → Coordinator → Editor).
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees