Christianity Today · 2 hours ago

Black Church Editor

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Conduct research and generate ideas for articles, series, and multimedia projects that resonate with Black audiences.

Cultivate writers by tracking not only their areas of interest and study but also their doctrinal commitments, views on key issues, and public comportment.

Edit articles submitted by contributors for clarity, accuracy, and adherence to editorial standards.

Uphold the organization's editorial guidelines, core theological commitments, and standards of journalistic integrity.

Elevate ideas and stories of the Black Church as well as the historical and current contributions of Black Christians, underscoring their influence in both the Church and society.

Address significant issues such as racial reconciliation, community health, and cultural identity while celebrating Black heritage, theology, and Christian leadership.

Partner with the Big Tent Editorial Director and CT’s media team to support podcasts, video content, and social media campaigns, engaging younger Black audiences and amplifying their voices.

Work with the Big Tent Editorial Director to participate in community events and Big Tent conversations on social and political issues impacting Black Christians.

Cultivate relationships with churches, nonprofits, thought leaders, writers, and readers, contributing to CT’s mission to foster unity and representation within the body of Christ.

Produce articles for CT Magazine, both print and digital. Responsibilities will primarily include reporting and writing articles as well as acquiring and editing op-eds. Write and/or edit a minimum of one article per week.

Work with the Big Tent Editorial Director to support consultative and collaborative conversations with Black communities, providing a space for open and honest dialogue about social and political issues impacting the Black Church including dimensions of identity, experience and calling.

Work closely with fellow editors, writers, and freelancers to ensure timely delivery of content. Participate in staff meetings.

Commit approximately 25% of time to the Big Tent Initiative and working with the Big Tent Editorial Director.

Partner with the Global Editorial Director and the NextGen and Global Initiatives teams, as needed.

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