Editor, Bible and Church Resources chez Crossway

Title: Editor, Bible and Church Resources

Reports to: Director of Bible and Church Resources Editorial

General Description of Responsibilities

The Bible and Church Resources editor will serve Crossway’s publishing ministry by editing Bible and Church Resources manuscripts and managing the editorial process for those projects through the editing and production stages. The editor will strive to ensure excellence of content, beauty of expression, and biblical-theological faithfulness. The editor will work under the Director of Bible and Church Resources Editorial and collaborate with the rest of the Bible and Church Resources team, the Production team, and other Crossway colleagues as needed.

Specific Responsibilities

• Copyedit six to twelve projects per calendar year for content, style, and doctrine, with a focus on study Bibles, commentaries, Bible studies, and other resources.
• Manage projects through the editing and production phases
• Communicate with authors and contributors about schedules, edits, and project updates
• Interact with typesetters and in-house proofreaders to provide all that they need to do their jobs effectively
• Engage with and review the work of freelance proofreaders and indexers on select projects
• Work effectively within set editorial and production schedules
• Meet regularly with supervisor and other colleagues to discuss and assess project development and problem solve when necessary
• Handle additional editorial needs as they arise

Position Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Bible, theology, philosophy, English, or a closely related field; master’s or doctoral degree in biblical studies or theology
• Demonstrated copyediting experience at a publishing house or other professional context, including copyediting of multiple study Bible or book-length manuscripts
• Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style
• Attention to detail, ability to focus for long periods, ability to communicate clearly, and strong organizational and time-management skills
• Adherence to a robust evangelical theology in the historic stream of the Reformation—that is, broadly Reformed in line with the doctrinal DNA of Crossway’s publishing ministry—and willingness to affirm Crossway’s Statement of Faith, Statement of Classic Reformation Orthodoxy, and statements on Human Sexuality and Complementarity

Personal Qualities

A love for God’s word and his church. Commitment to an evangelical, historic Reformational understanding of the Bible, the gospel, and Christian doctrine. A genuine faith in Jesus Christ as one’s Lord and Savior, and active participation in a local church. A personable demeanor with a willing, servant’s heart. Creative, collaborative, energetic, organized, timely, excellent in execution.

Publishing Ministry Commitment:

Commitment to the Crossway publishing ministry and vision, as summarized in the following statement of purpose:  By God’s grace: (a) to bring men, women, and children to Christ as their Lord and Savior; (b) to help individual Christians and the church grow in knowledge and understanding of the Bible and the Christian life; (c) to bear witness to God’s Truth, Beauty, and Righteousness, and the Lordship of Christ in every area of life; and (d) to glorify our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in every way.

Salary

Salary range is $70,000 to $85,000. Competitive salary based on previous work experience, education, and acquired skills. Salary commensurate with current standards for comparable positions and responsibilities within publishing and other leading not-for-profit ministries. Compensation reviewed and evaluated annually by the Executive Compensation Committee (ECC) of the Crossway Board of Directors.

Other

• This is a full-time position.
• On-site work preferred, but remote work negotiable.

Benefit Program:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for full time employees after 30 days of employment with employer contribution to costs
• Three medical plan options available with monthly premium costs for a family from $125-$300
• Life, long term, and short term disability insurance for full time employees paid by company
• Additional voluntary life insurance offerings paid by employee
• Paid vacation and illness days for full time employees (part time employees PTO accrual based on hours worked.)
• 11 paid holiday for full time employees (part time employees holiday pay dependent on schedule)
• Participation in retirement plan including 25% company match of up to $1,500 for full time and part time employees (temporary employees not eligible.)