Editor-in-Chief & Publishing Strategy Leader

Furqaan

Romeoville (IL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+
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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.
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