Editor, Alto

Ascension Publishing Group; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401k/IRA

Life insurance

PTO

Family leave

Disability

Training & development

Work from home

Wellness resources

Job summary

Ascension Publishing Group is seeking an editor to proofread and developmental edit Catholic content for Alto and related materials. The role monitors accuracy, house style, and theological soundness while coordinating with project teams.

The position requires sharp writing, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines. Some travel to Exton, PA is required.

Qualifications

• Meticulous proofreading and editorial oversight.
• Strong grammar, style, and theological accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple editorial tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Proofread content at various stages of production.
• Ensure accuracy, house style adherence, and mission alignment.
• Perform developmental editing to improve flow and tone.
• Review materials for style, tone, brand consistency, and completeness.
• Support editorial requests and administrative tasks as needed.
• Travel to Exton, PA as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Editing proficiency

Multitasking

Written communication

Travel flexibility

Job description

SUMMARY

Alto is a Catholic monthly periodical that combines the daily mass readings, liturgy of the hours, and reflections from Catholic creators. The periodical just launched this year and has been growing quickly!

This role supports the editorial quality and integrity of Alto and related app and communications content by proofreading, manuscript editing, and developmentally editing materials at various stages of production, ensuring accuracy, house-style adherence, theological soundness, and performing editorial administrative tasks as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proofreading content at various stages of production
• Ensuring all content is accurate and complete, adheres to Ascension’s house style (as appropriate), and aligns with our mission
• Developmental editing of content to ensure flow, quality, and tone
• Review of materials as assigned for style, tone, brand consistency, and theological accuracy and completeness
• Perform additional editorial work and duties as assigned by the product/project manager, including but not limited to: research, responding to editorial inquiries, processing imprimatur reviews, and editorial reviews of marketing materials, as needed
• Occasional travel to Exton, PA required

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to juggle multiple projects while still maintaining deadlines
• Excellent written communication and critical reading skills
• Effective coordination with teammates to hit delivery timelines
• Ability to travel to the Ascension office in Exton, PA, occasionally.
• Exemplify and live our core values of humility, passion, and integrity.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home
• Wellness Resources