Editor III, Adult Discipleship Resources
DAVID C COOK - Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80918![DAVID C COOK](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Job LocationDavid C Cook Colorado Springs - Colorado Springs, CO
Position TypeFull Time
Education LevelGraduate Degree
Salary Range$51,607.00 - $64,509.00 Salary
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Description
Strategic Responsibility:
The Editor Adult Discipleship Resources (Editor IIII) must be a mature Christian with a strong faith commitment, who agrees with the company's Statement of Faith.
The primary responsibilities of the position are to effectively develop Adult Discipleship Resources (including quarterly curriculum, small group resources, and personal study resources), ensuring the highest quality product is created to meet the needs of the global church community, for the equipping and discipling of leaders, teachers, volunteers, and adult students. As possible, digital assets, resources, and content will be designed and produced with flexibility in mind, in order to meet demands of emerging digital markets.
This collaborative role will work closely with other teams who are integral to the success of adult ministry resources, to ensure that the needs and expectations of David C Cook's church customers are met. The Editor of Adult Discipleship Resources will work closely with the Sr. Editor to oversee a team of independent contractors-writers, editors, and developers-to develop and deliver resources as assigned. Collaborates with team members to improve editorial processes and contributes to a supportive, encouraging, and innovative working environment. Supports strategic initiatives of the LRG (Learning Resources Group) by providing creative input, researching relevant trends, identifying customer needs, understanding business and ministry priorities, working with cross-functional teams, and implementing plans.
The incumbent will develop successful resources/product lines by ensuring that each project meets a specific need. Content is edited for theological and historical accuracy, copyedited, managed through the typesetting and proofreading processes, and finally delivered for on-time publication-whether print and/or digital. This person will work with the Adult Learning Resources Team to evaluate, develop, edit, and/or update adult discipleship resources. This person will work with a variety of personnel and procedures to ensure products are released on time and in a manner that ensures the products are published correctly. Expertise with handling multiple projects, collaborating with writers and editors, coordinating with other offices, and meeting deadlines is essential. The Editor must perform well under deadlines and be detail oriented.
Job Description:
Develop high-quality Adult Discipleship Resources within production schedule and budgetary constraints.Collaborate with the Adult Discipleship Resources editors, marketers, designers, production staff, and design staff.Generate assignments, monitor progress of, approve work of (and return for modifications as necessary) and approve payments for freelance contractors.Content and theology edit submissions according to the David C Cook Statement of Faith as well as the established brand style of each line to ensure biblical accuracy and acceptability to users.Fit copy according to the high standards of each product line.Acquire, edit, and provide final quality check (checking printed proofs and electronic files) for resources before sending these materials to the printer or to post online.Collect, examine, and evaluate previous-cycle products and their derivative materials for needed changes and implement required changes.
Collaborate on ministry resource design and development with consideration for the end user, technology, research, and marketing inputs. Engage internally and externally as a subject matter expert on theology, educational trends, and culture.Utilize excellent organizational and relational skills with unique problem-solving ability toContribute to the growth and development of working partnerships with in-house and freelance contributors to maximize production efficiency and product viability.Interface with the operations staff, editors, designers, and production team to ensure deliverables are completed in a timely fashion.Work closely with marketing, sales, and customer service teams to ensure customer needs are met.
Serve as part of David C Cook's Theological Review Team.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Position Requirements:
Formal Education:
Master of Divinity, especially with a focus in Biblical Studies, or the equivalent theological education required. Bachelors in English, Journalism, or Biblical Studies also helpful.
Experience:
Five or more years experience in editing adult-level discipleship resources, academic/professional publications, curriculum, or similar resources. Christian ministry experience preferred.
Specialized Knowledge:
Close familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style (or SBL Handbook of Style); content creation and development skills: editing in Microsoft Word, proofing with Adobe Acrobat, setting text with Adobe InDesign.
Equipment Knowledge:
MacOS, Microsoft Office Suite, and previous experience with Adobe InDesign preferred but not required.
Core Competencies:Good Decision MakerPerceptiveGood task focusForward-thinking attitudeRational thinkerRealisticAccurateNot easily overwhelmedSound judgmentContribute to a working environment of mutual Christian encouragement by upholding Christian standards in all working practices and relationships
Benefits and Perks:Medical Plan: HDHP w/ HSA (All Staff) or Direct Primary Care Option (Colorado Employees Only)Dental PlanVision Plan401(k) w/ Company Match ($0.50 on the $1 up to 10% of eligible compensation)Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance OptionsLong-Term DisabilityShort-Term DisabilityVoluntary AccidentLife Assistance Plan
Other Benefits:Adoption BenefitBenevolence FundService Recognition LeaveVolunteer DaysHolidaysSick TimePet Insurance DiscountsTuition ReimbursementMaternity LeavePaternity LeaveNew Childbirth Assistance
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. David C Cook is a dynamic work environment where positions evolve and change. As a result, the Company reserves the right to modify, delete or add job responsibilities, metrics and benchmarks as necessary to meet business needs. In addition, expectations of performance will be defined in regular performance discussions.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.