Editorial Director, CT Pastors

Christianity Today’s Leadership Resources exists to help pastors and church leaders to live more Christ-centered, effective lives as a result of the stories we tell and the ideas we share—and equip them to lead more meaningfully. 

The CT Pastors Editorial Director should be someone well acquainted with the resource needs of pastors and church leaders and can lead the charge in what Christianity Today (CT) conveys to pastors and how we serve them, while being instrumental in shaping the voice of CT Pastors. This person will be in touch with the heartbeat of the conversations happening within the church and can equip pastors to be ready for those conversations before they even begin. With this profile in mind, this person will strengthen pastors in their calling by planning, assigning, editing and writing content that encompasses proven wisdom and practical tools—for CT Pastors and print mediums.

Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Plan future web and print content that meets the needs of working pastors 
• Assign pieces to freelance writers
• Collaborate with the project coordinator on successful execution of print resources and other editorial content
• Supervise Managing Editor, Preaching Today
• Edit and title content for websites, newsletters, and products 
• Interview subjects and write content as bandwidth and desire allow 
• Select and pin content on the home page, topic pages, subtopic pages
• Repurpose existing content in new formats 
• Regularly review and update/improve each CT Pastors topic and subtopic page
• Schedule and meet deadlines (with the support of the project coordinator)
• Network with pastors and pastor-serving organizations 
• Continually learn industry standards and best practices, suggesting and implementing new ideas whenever possible 
• Work within budgets
• Travel occasionally for networking purposes, team building, and event coverage
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, English, or journalism 
• Master of Divinity or equivalent is preferred

Experience: 

• 7-10 years of editorial experience in church leadership resourcing spaces
• The ideal candidate will have worked with both print and digital platforms
• Church staff employment and/or active lay leadership experience are preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes: 

• Protestant evangelical local-church culture, well networked in the evangelical leadership space
• Microsoft Office, WordPress, Adobe Suite
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Photoshop, social media, and marketing skill set are preferred 

Additional Information 

Benefits

• Christianity Today offers a comprehensive benefits package. Check out our careers page to learn more!

Employment Details

• CT headquarters are located in Illinois
• This is a fully remote position
• This full time position has a workweek of 37.50 hours per week
• This is a salaried position with an Exempt FLSA status

Exact compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and location.