Editing and Research Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Assist Editor-in-Chief with research and outreach to high level writers, speakers, thinkers for the Journal, Podcast, & with some contributions to E & C Online (to bring each to the next level)
• Foster professional relationships and create efficient processes for connecting (personal outreach), gifting (e.g., journal, book, Bible, etc.), and recruiting high level writers and guests while continuing to cultivate these ongoing relationships
• Cultivate relationships with other leaders in the Catholic (e.g., First Things, The Pillar, Catholic World Report) and non-Catholic media (e.g., National Review, The Free Press, Commentary, WSJ) with whom we could publish, ally, and collaborate
• Periodically organize the integration of high level recruits into marquee spots on E & C Online with the Senior Digital Managing Editor
• Work with internal social media and marketing teams on the efficient, effective publicizing and distributing of high level guest essays, journals, and podcasts
• Assist Editor-in-Chief with topic selection, recruitment of writers, expansion of outreach, editing, and publicity of The College Beat
• Research topics and younger writers/podcast guests for E & C Online, Journal, and Podcast to cultivate a rolling vanguard of young Catholic evangelists
• Cultivate select nationwide (and international) relationships with university officials, professors, Newman Centers, and Catholic universities where Editor-in-Chief and others could speak and form enthusiastic Catholics (and Word on Fire aficionados)
• Research and recommend ways for college students to access the Institute and Journal at affordable prices (including getting the Journal into college libraries)
• Write for the E & C Journal and for E & C Online (as needed)
• Collaborate with E & C Podcast for guest outreach including but not limited to recruitment, communication and follow ups
• Aid Editor-in-Chief with obtaining copyright permissions, making writer payments, sending thank you emails, organizing meetings, spreadsheet/Monday board organization, schedule management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in English, writing, journalism, or theology
• Strong experience with writing and editing
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to ensure consistency in tone, voice and formatting across diverse content types
• Ability to perform fact-checking on various subjects, statistics and citations
• Professional verbal and written communication skills for liaising between writers, editors, and both internal and external partners
• Ability to collaborate effectively with both internal and external business partners
• Commitment to the mission of Word on Fire

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in writing and editing with a rootedness in Theology, Philosophy, or English
• Proficient in Chicago Manual of Style
• Strong critical thinking skills to synthesize complex information into clear, concise briefs for the editorial team
• Skilled with Google docs/slide/spreadsheets and Monday.com
• Familiarity with the work of Bishop Robert Barron and Word on Fire