Editor, Alto

Ascension Press; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Work From Home

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Ascension Press is seeking an editorial professional to support the quality and integrity of Alto and related content. The role involves proofreading, manuscript editing, and developmentally editing materials at various stages of production to ensure accuracy and alignment with house style and theological soundness.

The position also includes editorial administrative tasks, coordination with the product team, and occasional travel to Exton, PA to work with colleagues and review materials.

Qualifications

• Experience proofreading and developmental editing of manuscripts or content.
• Ability to assess accuracy, flow, and theological suitability against house style.

Responsibilities

• Proofread content at various stages of production.
• Ensure accuracy, house-style adherence, and alignment with Ascension’s mission.
• Perform developmental editing to improve flow, quality, and tone.
• Review materials for style, tone, brand consistency, and theological accuracy.
• Support editorial tasks: research, inquiries, imprimatur reviews, and marketing edits as needed.
• Travel to Exton, PA occasionally for coordination and reviews.

Skills

Proofreading

Editing

Editorial coordination

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

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