Copy Editor: Full-time

Nashville Public Radio; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Calvary Church is seeking a Copy Editor to write, edit, and proof communication materials for worship services, teaching series, and outreach resources.

The role requires strong writing and editing skills, adherence to Chicago style, and the ability to collaborate across teams while upholding gospel-centered communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English or Journalism or 5+ years of experience.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and with a team, across departments.
• Commitment to clear, respectful communication and gospel clarity.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and proof materials for print, radio, video, and web.
• Edit worship bulletins, sermon outlines, and summaries weekly.
• Produce content for emails, social media, and website promotions.
• Maintain language standards including voice, tone, and style.

Skills

Strong writing

Copyediting

Proofreading

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English or Journalism

5+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Teams

Job description

PURPOSE: The Copy Editor writes, edits, and proofreads communication materials for Calvary Church. Duties include not limited to developing copy to support teaching series, special services and events, ministry‑specific classes, serve opportunities, and multimedia ministry efforts; editing and proofreading weekly worship bulletins, sermon outlines and summaries, email devotionals, churchwide emails, and in‑service and website promotions; editing and proofreading copy to support resources for multimedia ministry consumers and donors; maintaining language standards including voice, tone, and style.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write, edit, and proofread various items for communication in print, radio, video, websites, and social media
• Write, edit, and proofread various items for Connect with Skip Heitzig products (CDs, DVDs, booklets)
• Concept and write scripts for creative videos to engage congregation with teaching series, specific ministries, and community outreaches
• Edit and proofread all bulletins and sermon outlines for Calvary Church campuses
• Write, edit, and proofread content for emails and text messages to congregation, Life Team (ministry servants), and ministry supporters
• Write, edit, and proofread social media captions and text for paid social media as needed
• Write message summaries and detailed notes for senior pastor's messages

ESSENTIAL TASKS

• Weekly: Edit and proof worship bulletins; proof sermon outline and message summary
• Weekly: Write video announcements for video department and lower thirds/on-screen text for production department
• Weekly: Write churchwide email
• Weekly: Edit and proof preservice slides and website promotional events
• Monthly: Proof email text for Connect with Skip Heitzig
• Monthly: Edit and proof monthly resource text for Connect with Skip Heitzig

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in English or Journalism or minimum of 5 years of experience, or equivalent education/experience
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional copyediting and proofreading skills
• Flexibility to work autonomously, in a team, across departments, and under the direction of a supervisor
• A personal relationship with Christ and a heart to communicate the gospel
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Teams
• Knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style preferred

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.