Home Forum Editor, The Christian Science Monitor
About The Position
The Home Forum holds a unique place in the Monitor as well as in American journalism. The Monitor’s founder, Mary Baker Eddy, took a special interest in the concept for this section and how it fit into her vision of “a newspaper for the home.” Home is a concept she described as providing a “foretaste of heaven,” along with friendship, love, and pure humanity. The Home Forum section brings out these qualities through a broad range of offerings, including content designed for children and young people. According to an early Home Forum editor, Louise Baum, the section was designed to bring a higher tone, one that is both ethical and educational. Note: “The Home Forum” is the copyrighted title of the section.
Requirements
- At least five years experience in editing.
- An appreciative zeal for the section and its many possibilities, and its role in helping the Monitor “ ‘reach the homes of the people’ with the message of Christian Science, as Baum describes it.
- A discerning ear for cultural and social trends that Monitor readers in particular should be alert to.
- An ear for excellent storytelling
- News currency.
- Ability to work effectively with both professional writers and less seasoned contributors.
- An ability to work on one’s own, as The Home Forum is a one-person shop.
- InCopy/K4, Crossword Compiler.
- The Mac basics, including GMail, Zoom, and Slack
- Engagement with Christian Science Mother Church membership required.
- The Home Forum editor respects that, while the Monitor is not a sectarian publication, it is grounded in the healing mission of the Church that publishes it.
- The incumbent is receptive to developing a deeper understanding of how that mission informs and uplifts our journalism, particularly The Home Forum department.
Responsibilities
- Reimagine The Home Forum as an expanded section of the Monitor, with a greater presence in both the print edition and our daily digital offerings, and special features for children
- Work with the Monitor’s Editor and JSH to rethink the daily article on Christian Science and how it fits into The Home Forum.
- Approach the work with wit, humor, and vivacity, and ensure that these qualities are reflected on the pages of The Home Forum.
- Keep The Home Forum abreast of the times by tracking important trends in thought, particularly those that relate to, affect, and support home and home life.
- Work with staff writers, contractors, and freelancers to produce a lively and varied array of content
- Work with layout artists, graphic artists, and photographers to provide artwork that complements and invigorates the section.
- Be proactive about how best to incorporate and adapt Home Forum content in our digital offerings.
- Complies with Monitor Ethics Policy. This includes not taking any public position on any political or public-issue campaign, including through social media posts, participation in protests, or donations to political candidates or issues.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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