Assistant Editor, Print

Nashville Public Radio

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation days

On-site work

Job summary

The Assistant Editor works onsite at BGEA's Charlotte, NC headquarters and ensures print and digital communications reflect the ministry's editorial voice with the highest standards of clarity, accuracy, consistency, and quality. This role provides substantive editing and copyediting that refines structure, flow, tone, and readability while preserving the author's intent.

Collaborating with Creative Services and ministry partners, the assistant editor helps produce compelling communications that

Qualifications

Four-year degree from college or technical school and five years of related experience and/or training—or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to translate concepts into narrative text and solve problems
Knowledgeable and proficient with Microsoft Office (including Word, Outlook, and Excel) and able to quickly learn new workflow and approvals software
Communication skills and ability to communicate complex ideas while remaining sensitive to readers’ needs

Responsibilities

Provides substantive editing and copyediting for print and digital communications
Shapes and refines content to improve clarity, organization, tone, flow, and consistency while preserving the author's intent and ensuring alignment with BGEA's editorial voice and standards
Supervises, trains, and leads the department’s proofreading team
Interfaces with executive staff on approvals, as needed
In conjunction with the Senior Content Manager and Senior Online Content Manager, identifies a project’s message or objective and translates it into effective communication
Contracts with freelance proofreaders as needed
Executes revisions as directed

Skills

Copyediting

Content editing

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)

Five years related experience

Job description

Description

Is God calling you to ministry?

For over 70 years, The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) has proclaimed the Gospel through its various ministries. Whether you work at our headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove (BGTC) in Asheville, North Carolina, Blue Ridge Broadcasting (BRB) in Asheville, North Carolina or a field office abroad, you are part of a team of committed Christians working together to reach people to the ends of the earth with the Gospel.

Christian Purpose And Expectations

All employees proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through their employment, and thereby further BGEA’s religious mission.

Department Detail

The Communications Department at BGEA consists of the following areas: project management, ecommerce, email marketing, advertising, public relations/social media/promotion, creative services (graphic design, content writing/proofing and production), and Decision magazine, our official monthly publication. The department tells the story of what God is doing through the BGEA by creating print and online content that support the organization’s mission of proclaiming the Gospel, negotiating paid and leveraging unpaid promotional placements, and engaging new and existing supporters with targeted content using a combination of indirect and direct communications channels.

Job Summary

The Assistant Editor works onsite at BGEA headquarters in Charlotte, NC and is responsible for ensuring BGEA's print and digital communications reflect the ministry's editorial voice and meet the highest standards of clarity, accuracy, consistency, and quality. This role provides substantive editing and copyediting that refines structure, flow, tone, and readability while preserving the author's intent. Working closely with Creative Services, Content leadership, and ministry partners, the Assistant Editor helps produce compelling communications that faithfully represent the ministry and effectively support the proclamation of the Gospel.

Ministry Requirements

Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
Faithfully upholds BGEA in prayer
Participates in daily BGEA staff devotions including Bible reading, and leading group prayer as schedule permits
Demonstrates behavior aligned with BGEA’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Hallmarks, policies, and expectations
Effectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influence

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Provides substantive editing and copyediting for print and digital communications
Shapes and refines content to improve clarity, organization, tone, flow, and consistency while preserving the author's intent and ensuring alignment with BGEA's editorial voice and standards
Supervises, trains, and leads the department’s proofreading team
Interfaces with executive staff on approvals, as needed
In conjunction with the Senior Content Manager and Senior Online Content Manager, identifies a project’s message or objective and translates it into effective communication
Contracts with freelance proofreaders as needed
Executes revisions as directed

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities

Serves as Director of Content in conjunction with the Senior Content Manager and/or the Senior Online Content Manager in the Director of Content’s absence
Checks approval proofs from printer
Does press approvals, assuring quality standards are met
Other duties as assigned

Job Specifications

Skills and Knowledge

Four-year degree from college or technical school and five years of related experience and/or training—or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to translate concepts into narrative text and solve problems
Knowledgeable and proficient with Microsoft Office (including Word, Outlook, and Excel) and able to quickly learn new workflow and approvals software
Communication skills and ability to communicate complex ideas while remaining sensitive to readers’ needs

Physical/Mental Demands

Able to work independently and under direction
Exercise resourcefulness in securing stories or ministry reports
Able to juggle multiple projects
Able to sit for long periods of time at computer screen
Flexible when job parameters, deadlines or directions change
Able to work well with others in a team setting
Note: This division is controlled by deadlines. Occasionally, working beyond standard hours and without prior notice is necessary

Working Conditions

Work closely with people
Work with others in development and coordination of ideas
Work under deadline pressure
Work with many interruptions
Work is performed onsite at BGEA headquarters in Charlotte, NC

The Title VII Exception for Employment

The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) is a faith-based religious organization committed to spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ through every effective means. Consistent with our charitable purpose to share the Christian faith, a requirement for employment at BGEA is affirmation and adherence to our Christian Statement of Faith. Our Statement of Faith prerequisite for employment is based upon federal law set forth in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. Section 2000e-1.

Benefits Summary

Full-Time employees working at least 36 hours per week, are eligible for benefits.