Senior Editor

RCL Benziger; Dubuque (IA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

RCL Benziger is seeking a Senior Editor to facilitate the development of educational resources for Catholic communities. This role involves writing, editing, and collaborating with teams to produce high-quality catechetical products. A Bachelor's degree in theology or related field is required, along with experience in Catholic educational settings. Fluency in Spanish is preferred, and occasional travel may be necessary.

Benefits

Job Stability with over 75 years in business

Career growth opportunities

Affordable medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Generous PTO policy with paid holidays

Scholarship and tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience in editorial roles within Catholic catechetical environments preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the development and updates of projects and catechetical products.
• Coordinates and plans content with freelancers, editors, and designers.
• Ensures consistency with catechetical and educational principles.

Skills

Experience with Catholic educational communities

Writing and editing skills

Team collaboration

Fluency in Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in theology

Education or related discipline

Job description

RCL Benziger is looking for their next Senior Editor! This editorial role facilitates the development and updates of projects and catechetical products. You will work with our product development team to create RCL Benziger products and resources. This will be a remote position, unless living within the surrounding Dubuque, Iowa Area.

Who Is RCL Benziger?

Based in Dayton, Ohio, RCL Benziger has inspired and educated people for over 200 years with Catholic educational and faith formation materials. Known for its comprehensive textbook, digital, bilingual, and customizable resources, RCL Benziger is a leader in the marketplace providing religious education programs for Catholic schools and parishes. The RCL Benziger family of products supports catechists, educators, students, families, and individuals. RCL Benziger is a Kendall Hunt Company, a leader in customized education publishing solutions headquarters in Dubuque, Iowa. To learn more about us, visit our websites at www.rclbenziger.com and www.kendallhunt.com.

What Will You Do?

• You will read, write, adapt, and review print and digital resources.
• You will coordinate and plan content with freelancers, editors, and designers.
• You will work to ensure consistency with RCLB's style and the requirements of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, and other catechetical and educational principles.
• You will support the publisher in the proposal, planning, and development of new products and resources.

Who Do We Need?

• Someone with prior experience working with Catholic educational communities.
• Bachelor's degree in theology, religious studies, education, or related discipline required, or three to five years' related experience in Catholic catechetical environments and/or editorial experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred.
• Occasional travel is required.
• Someone who is able to work well independently, as well as in a team environment.

Why Us? We Understand It's More Than Just a Job!

Choosing a career path can be one of the most important decision in one's life. Work is part of a person's identity. People need compelling reasons to remain at a job and a company day after day, year after year. As you consider a career change, we understand the benefits an employer offers are just as appealing as the job itself.

Our companies offers:

• Job Stability. Kendall Hunt and their family of companies have been around for more than 75 years
• Career Growth. Gain some great experience to promote to higher roles - many of our leadership and upper management staff worked their way up in our family of companies
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance with company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Generous company match on 401(k) plan, as well as profit sharing
• A generous PTO policy, plus paid holidays
• Scholarship and tuition reimbursement

All applicants must have valid driver's license and a bachelor's degree.

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