Editor

Catholic Book Publishing Corp.; Totowa (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Book Publishing Corp. in Totowa, NJ, seeks an experienced editor to join a dedicated team producing high-quality Catholic resources, from Bibles and Missals to devotionals and children’s books.

The role demands excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and project management, with strong knowledge of Catholic faith and liturgy, plus willingness to travel occasionally.

Qualifications

• Proven editorial work experience for a minimum of 5 years in the Catholic publishing sector.
• Office presence is strongly desired for daily collaboration with editor, publisher and designers.
• Collaborative, cooperative spirit with initiative.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.
• Knowledge of Spanish is a plus.

Skills

Editing

Proofreading

Writing

Project management

Communication

Resourcefulness

Marketing sensibilities

Job description

Experienced Editor in Catholic Publishing

Catholic Book Publishing, which has served the Catholic community for 115 years, is seeking an experienced editor.

As an editor, you will join a dedicated team that is committed to the publication of timely and timeless Catholic resources that achieve the highest quality of content and production. Our extensive line includes Bibles; Missals; Prayer Books and Devotionals; Spirituality, Marian, and Saints Titles; Liturgical Books; Spanish Resources; Communion Gifts; and Children's Books.

The successful candidate for this position will possess a strong command of the competencies and requirements listed below.

Competencies

• Solid knowledge of the Catholic Faith and familiarity with liturgy
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Well organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Capable of demonstrating resourcefulness in problem-solving
• Marketing sensibilities a plus

Requirements

• Proven editorial work experience for a minimum of (5) five years in the Catholic publishing sector
• Work in office is strongly desired for most days of the week due to the regular interaction between editor, publisher and designers. Some flexibility in this regard is possible.
• Collaborative, cooperative spirit
• Dedicated, hardworking, adaptable, and possesses initiative
• Willingness to travel occasionally
• Knowledge of Spanish a plus

Qualified individuals for this full-time, salaried position