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The First Church of Christ, Scientist · 3 weeks ago

Home Forum Editor, The Christian Science Monitor

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$101K/yr - $131K/yr

5+ years exp

The First Church of Christ, Scientist is seeking a Home Forum Editor for The Christian Science Monitor. This role involves reimagining The Home Forum section to enhance its presence in both print and digital formats while producing a varied array of content that reflects wit, humor, and cultural relevance.

Non ProfitReligion

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Reimagine The Home Forum as an expanded section of the Monitor, with a greater presence in both the print edition and our daily digital offerings, and special features for children

Work with the Monitor’s Editor and JSH to rethink the daily article on Christian Science and how it fits into The Home Forum

Approach the work with wit, humor, and vivacity, and ensure that these qualities are reflected on the pages of The Home Forum

Keep The Home Forum abreast of the times by tracking important trends in thought, particularly those that relate to, affect, and support home and home life

Work with staff writers, contractors, and freelancers to produce a lively and varied array of content

Work with layout artists, graphic artists, and photographers to provide artwork that complements and invigorates the section

Be proactive about how best to incorporate and adapt Home Forum content in our digital offerings

Complies with Monitor Ethics Policy. This includes not taking any public position on any political or public-issue campaign, including through social media posts, participation in protests, or donations to political candidates or issues

Qualification

Editing experienceStorytellingCultural trend awarenessDigital content adaptationInCopy/K4 proficiencyCollaboration with writersProactive approachMac basicsCommunication skills

Required

At least five years experience in editing

An appreciative zeal for the section and its many possibilities, and its role in helping the Monitor 'reach the homes of the people' with the message of Christian Science, as Baum describes it

A discerning ear for cultural and social trends that Monitor readers in particular should be alert to

An ear for excellent storytelling

News currency

Ability to work effectively with both professional writers and less seasoned contributors

An ability to work on one's own, as The Home Forum is a one-person shop

InCopy/K4, Crossword Compiler. The Mac basics, including GMail, Zoom, and Slack

Mother Church membership required

Preferred

Three full days a week in Boston office strongly preferred; remote work considered on a provisional basis

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

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

201-500 employees

https://www.christianscience.com/

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