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The First Church of Christ, Scientist · 3 weeks ago

Senior Writer/Editor, Committee on Publication

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$101K/yr - $131K/yr

The First Church of Christ, Scientist is seeking a Senior Writer and Editor for their Committee on Publication. This role involves writing and editing corrective responses, engaging with the public and media, and supporting the Editorial Activities team in addressing misconceptions about Christian Science.

Non ProfitReligion

No H1B

Responsibilities

Gaining an understanding of the landscape or atmosphere of public thought as the context in which impositions on the public regarding Christian Science are addressed and healed

Praying specifically for healing of impositions and in support of essential activities in which the office and Committees in the field are engaged

Actively engaging with Committees on Publication in researching, writing, and/or editing corrective responses

Drafting content that provides information and guidance to Committees on Publication worldwide

Writing and/or editing corrective responses to Christian Science references in the media, academia, clergy, letters, books, etc., as well as responding to other outside correspondence and inquiries

Direct contact with the public, including communication with media, and — on occasion — giving talks to public groups, and meeting with scholars, authors, and students

Attending daily, weekly, and monthly staff meetings essential to advancing the corrective work of the office; this may include final preparation of an extensive document that is discussed during weekly corrective meetings

Contributing to the planning and facilitation of meetings with Committees on Publication

Leading the preparation, writing, and editing of regular Trends in Thought bulletins

Leading a team focused on correcting impositions on the public in regard to Christian Science presented on Wikipedia and other online encyclopedias

Responding to questions, drafting content, and helping to clarify issues in websites and social media pertaining to Christian Science

Contributing to the Manager’s Office seasonal newsletters and other materials

Assisting with other projects as assigned

Qualification

Editing experienceWriting experienceVerbal communicationCopy editingGoogle DocsSpiritual maturityJudgmentTeachabilitySocial media familiarity

Required

A college degree or its equivalent

Substantial writing and editing experience

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Developmental and structural editing abilities

Familiarity with copy editing

Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and track progress with both close collaboration and independent work

Spiritual maturity, discernment, good judgment, and teachability

Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, and basic familiarity with social media

Membership in The Mother Church and Primary Class instruction are required

Christian Science practice is helpful

Company

The First Church of Christ, Scientist

The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Massachusetts, also known as The Mother Church, is the global headquarters for the Christian Science movement, a Christian denomination originated in America, founded by Mary Baker Eddy in 1879.

Founded in 1879