Knights of Columbus is hiring: Associate Editor in New Haven

The Knights of Columbus is a tax-exempt Catholic fraternal benefit society that provides financial security to members and their families through our life insurance, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance, investment and annuity products. Charity is at the core of our missions: our profits are donated to help those in need and to support our faith - $1.73B over the past ten years.

While we have many employees who are not Catholic, we follow the Church’s teachings in our investment strategies and our employee benefits. We all work together to support our two million members as they volunteer to help others in their parishes and communities around the world.

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Overview

This position assists with the production of Columbia magazine as well as digital content, principally helping tell the story of “Knights in Action” — the good works that Knights of Columbus are doing throughout North America and beyond. Working with the rest of the editorial team and others, this person also helps develop and edit dynamic general interest content to inspire and inform Columbia readers.

Core Responsibilities

• Selects, develops, writes and edits material related to programs and activities reported by Knights of Columbus councils and assemblies worldwide.
• Identifies high quality photos and photo opportunities to tell the visual story of K of C activities.
• As directed, develops, writes and edits other material for Columbia.
• Monitors the Catholic press for news about Knights at both national and local levels.
• Assists other editors with preparing digital files and responding to routine inquiries.
• Furthers the ministry of the Knights of Columbus by keeping focus on the mission of the organization.

Skills Qualifications

Required:

• Knowledge of the Catholic Church and willingness to learn the culture, structure, principles and practices of the Knights of Columbus.
• Skilled at writing and editing clear, concise and accurate text that engages the reader.
• Demonstrates creativity and clarity in judgment in selecting and developing content.
• Must be organized, manage time well, work independently and handle tight deadlines.
• Proficient or quick-learning in fundamentals of publishing tools and photo editing.
• Exemplifies leadership, teamwork, positive attitude and commitment to excellence.
• Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Adept at learning and using digital publishing platforms.
• Familiarity with Mac OS, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro.

Education

Required:

BA degree with emphasis in Journalism or related field.

1-2 years relevant experience in print communication or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Compensation

The wage range for this role is $59,200 - $91,700, depending on skill sets, experience, and other business needs.

Authorization to work in the United States is required.

Physical Demands

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for a majority of the workday.

KofC Cares

Our mission is focused on family and faith, and we support our employees in seeking a balanced life.

Employee benefits include:

Time Away: 13 paid holidays per year in addition to vacation and paid sick leave.

Professional Development: Certifications, designation, and tuition reimbursement.

Retirement Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching company contributions.

Health and Wellness:

• Short-term disability and term life insurance fully paid for by the company.
• Up to 12 weeks of childbirth leave under STD policy.
• One week of fully paid parental leave for all new parents.
• A variety of health insurance options, including premium-level family coverage.