Managing Editor — Digital-First Faith Publication

icreatives; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

icreatives is seeking a Managing Editor for its historic Christian publication in the Columbus, OH area. This on-site, full-time role leads editorial strategy and production across web and print, guiding the transition to a digital-first platform while preserving voice, values, and mission.

The ideal candidate brings 5–7 years in editorial, publishing, or journalism, strong editing and writing skills, and deep alignment with Christian faith and ministry purpose.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5–7 years editorial, publishing, journalism, or comparable experience.
• Strong editing, writing, proofreading, and storytelling skills.
• Personal alignment with our client's Christian faith, beliefs, values, and missionary purpose.

Responsibilities

• Lead editorial strategy and production across web and print.
• Evolve the publication into a digital-first content platform.
• Manage editorial calendars, publishing schedules, contributors, and workflows.
• Recruit and edit stories focusing on faith, theology, ministry, and mission.
• Recruit and develop writers and freelance contributors.
• Edit for voice, clarity, accuracy, consistency, and audience engagement.
• Maintain editorial standards and style guidelines.
• Collaborate with storytelling, UX, creative, and organizational leadership.
• Oversee publication budgets and freelance resources.
• Research, fact-checking, and content alignment.
• Occasional travel for events and story gathering assignments.

Skills

Editorial strategy

Editing

Storytelling

Digital publishing

Writing

Proofreading

Collaboration

Editorial standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

icreatives is seeking a Managing Editor for its historic Christian publication in the Columbus, OH area. This on-site, full-time role leads editorial strategy and production across web and print, guiding the transition to a digital-first platform while preserving voice, values, and mission.

The ideal candidate brings 5–7 years in editorial, publishing, or journalism, strong editing and writing skills, and deep alignment with Christian faith and ministry purpose.