Editor-in-Chief & Publishing Strategy Leader

Furqaan; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive compensation

Job summary

A non-profit Islamic organization in Romeoville, IL, is seeking an Editor‑in‑Chief to lead its publishing division. This full-time position requires extensive experience in editorial management and strategic planning, focused on print, digital, and audio content. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Islamic literature and proven leadership skills to build a creative team. Competitive compensation is offered, and this is not a remote position.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of publishing, editorial, or communications leadership experience.
• Strong background in editorial judgment and publishing management.
• Proven ability to oversee multi-format publishing.
• Deep understanding of Islamic literature and community impact.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive publishing strategy.
• Lead long-term planning for educational products and multimedia projects.
• Uphold editorial excellence across all titles.
• Supervise editorial teams handling translations and other formats.
• Oversee production schedules and manage relationships with publishers.
• Build and mentor a multidisciplinary publishing team.

Skills

Editorial judgment

Publishing management

Exceptional communication

Strategic thinking

Decision-making skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in publishing or communications

Job description

A non-profit Islamic organization in Romeoville, IL, is seeking an Editor‑in‑Chief to lead its publishing division. This full-time position requires extensive experience in editorial management and strategic planning, focused on print, digital, and audio content. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Islamic literature and proven leadership skills to build a creative team. Competitive compensation is offered, and this is not a remote position.