Editor

As an Editor at BJU Press, you will play a supporting role on the Editorial team by embracing the mission of producing K–12 educational materials with a biblical worldview for Christian schools and homeschools. You will function within a product-line team, focusing on a specific academic subject area to ensure the writer's message is communicated clearly and accurately through all elements of a product. After successful onboarding, you may apply for a hybrid work schedule.

About BJU Press & The Role

Vision: We want Christian education to be transformational in the lives of students as they grow in their faith and knowledge of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Mission: We produce transformational products and services for Christian educators.

Brand Promise: We empower educators to prepare students to live in light of eternity.

About the Team

The Editorial team supports the mission of BJU Press by:

• Ensuring all materials best support customers by being clear, accurate, and aligned with the product team’s stated goals;
• Meeting the needs of internal and external customers while demonstrating excellence and quality;
• Producing these products through a lean, effective process.

Responsibilities

• Developmental Editing: Evaluate the overall soundness of a writer's manuscript from a broad perspective; make corrections and/or query the writer in areas such as length, organization, factual and biblical accuracy, and grade-level appropriateness; may include subject-related research.
• Copyediting: Apply intensive editing to the writer's revised manuscript with the goal of correctness and consistency in every detail of the manuscript.
• Production Editing: Proofread PDF page proofs, with the goal of a final product that is user-friendly, finished on time, and as error-free as possible in text, graphics, and layout.
• Uphold the BJU Press brand image and publishing standards; suggest updates to the editorial manager as appropriate.
• Maintain excellent communication with project team members.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Mastery of English grammar and mechanics, including the ability to recognize and repair problems with sentence structure, paragraph development, unity, coherence, logic, and precision.
• Proficiency in applying the Chicago Manual of Style.
• Acceptable performance on the BJU Press editorial test.
• Master’s degree in a relevant creative discipline OR Bachelor's degree with 1–2 years of experience OR 4+ years of experience in a creative discipline OR equivalent demonstrated aptitude.

Skills

• Ability to follow established procedures and engage in process improvement.
• Good organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with a team and negotiate solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Desirable: teaching experience and/or specific academic subject knowledge (science, history, Bible, etc.).

Faith & Lifestyle Requirements

An applicant for a position in the Bob Jones University group—Bob Jones University, Bob Jones Academy, or BJU Press—must be a born-again Christian with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed and mission, including core biblical doctrines regarding the Bible, the triune God, man, salvation, and other theological positions. Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support the group’s positions on issues such as beverage alcohol, addictive substances, creation, marriage, human sexuality, and the sanctity of life (BJU Positions). Employees must be active members of a local Bible-believing church with orthodox theology. Applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, world-class education from a biblical worldview that prepares them for a lifetime of service for Jesus Christ.