Senior Writer/Editor, Committee on Publication

About the role

The Senior Writer and Editor is a member of the Editorial Activities team in the Office of Committee on Publication. This team's work is motivated by the Church Manual Article XXXIII, which emphasizes correcting impositions on the public regarding Christian Science, injustices done to Mrs. Eddy and members of this church.

Responsibilities

• Gaining an understanding of the landscape of public thought as the context for addressing and healing impositions on Christian Science
• Praying specifically for healing of impositions and supporting the essential activities of the office and Committees in the field
• Engaging with Committees on Publication in researching, writing, and editing corrective responses
• Drafting content that provides information and guidance to Committees on Publication worldwide
• Writing and editing corrective responses to Christian Science references in the media, academia, clergy, letters, books, etc.
• Direct contact with the public, including communication with media, giving talks to public groups, and meeting with scholars, authors, and students
• Attending daily, weekly, and monthly staff meetings essential to advancing the corrective work of the office
• Contributing to the planning and facilitation of meetings with Committees on Publication
• Leading the preparation, writing, and editing of regular Trends in Thought bulletins
• Leading a team focused on correcting impositions on the public in regard to Christian Science presented on Wikipedia and other online encyclopedias
• Responding to questions, drafting content, and helping to clarify issues in websites and social media pertaining to Christian Science
• Contributing to the Manager’s Office seasonal newsletters and other materials
• Assisting with other projects as assigned

Requirements

• A college degree or its equivalent
• Substantial writing and editing experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Developmental and structural editing abilities
• Familiarity with copy editing
• Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and track progress with both close collaboration and independent work
• Spiritual maturity, discernment, good judgment, and teachability
• Basic familiarity with Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, and social media

Qualifications

Membership in The Mother Church and Primary Class instruction are required. Christian Science practice is helpful.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Developmental and structural editing abilities
• Familiarity with copy editing
• Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and track progress with both close collaboration and independent work
• Spiritual maturity, discernment, good judgment, and teachability
• Basic familiarity with Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, and social media

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$114,112 - $148,346.80 annually

Schedule

N/A