Managing Editor

Position SummaryThe Christian and Missionary Alliance C&MA is seeking an experienced Managing Editor This is a full time position located in Reynoldsburg Ohio This position works under the direction of the Director for Storytelling and is responsible for the editorial production and strategic development of this historical and formative magazine for the Christian and Missionary Alliance This position sits within Story Teams purpose driven framework producing content designed to deepen understanding and formation exploring theology telling The Alliances stories with editorial depth and growing new audiences of the Alliance family in their faith and mission engagement In the performance of these duties this position will support the overall mission of the C&MA as described below Specific DutiesEditorial Leadership &

• Standards Manages the editorial direction of Alliance Life for a digital first web platform and print editions ensuring that editorial and graphic content meet high editorial design and production quality standardsCoordinates with the Editor in Chief and the Director of Storytellings narrative vision while bringing specialized editorial and production expertise to Alliance Lifes digital transformationMakes final decisions regarding grammar punctuation consistency editorial expression and word count for Alliance Life publications; updates and maintains the office style sheet for editorial purposesEdits all Alliance Life content for clarity conciseness and adherence to editorial policies and stylistic standardsDigital Transformation &
• Production Leads the strategic transition of Alliance Life from a traditional magazine model to a digital first web based content hub developing workflows publishing cadences and editorial approaches suited to digital distribution while maintaining the quality and identity of the print editionManages the Alliance Life editorial calendar and production workflow in coordination with the Director of Storytelling ensuring alignment with the broader Story Team communications calendar and Development objectivesCoordinates with the User Experience functional team to optimize the Alliance Life digital platform experience and maintain circulationengagement objectives through strategic distribution effortsContent Development &
• Curation Plans upcoming issues and digital content well in advance of deadlines with attention to suitable subject matter doctrinal distinctives reader concerns current religious issues and field developments; conducts research to verify the factual accuracy of contentCommissions edits and curates feature stories and photography for both digital and print publicationContributes to the graphic development of the magazine by helping to secure pertinent photos and supporting graphics for inclusion in the layout; determines when freelance assistance is needed and secures workers as approved by the Director of StorytellingCoordinates with authors to ensure that factual data or unsupported statements meet publication requirements for completeness continuity and organizational alignmentWriter &
• Contributor Management Coordinates the writing refining editing and proofreading processes among editorial contributors and freelancers working on Alliance Life contentIdentifies recruits and collaborates with new and prospective writers; evaluates manuscripts for potential publication and accepts or rejects as appropriateOrganizational Engagement Makes frequent contact within the National Office and with the C&MA constituency to secure supporting information and respond to inquiriesMay be asked to attend biennial General Council and travel nationally or internationally for story gathering assignmentsThe Christian and Missionary Alliance The Alliance the C&MA was birthed in 1887 from a vision of Pastor A B Simpson in New York City who became heartbroken over the plight of the homeless the immigrant and the marginalized Today we share his passion to offer tangible help and lasting hope to the worlds neediest people We believe that from the beginning of time God set in motion a loving plan for humanity that is carried out in each of us through the redemptive work of Jesus Christ We believe the best way to see this plan fulfilled is by extending His love to those who have yet to experience it Through 2000 churches in the United States and 700 workers in 70 countries we pay forward the love of Jesus to suffering and overlooked people in our communities and throughout the world through a wide variety of developmental and compassionate care projects and initiatives Because the C&MA is a Christ centered global movement we place a high value on employing a diverse multicultural workforce to accomplish His Great Commission Accordingly we will be proactive throughout our hiring process to embrace and cultivate racial and ethnic diversity among our US National Office staff RequirementsFour year college degree in related field requiredRequires 5 7 years of experience in a related positionPreferred experience within the C&MABenefitsSalary range 67480 to 74610 per year Health plan medicaldentalvisionHSALife Insurance403b retirement plan with a percentage of employer matchingRetirement grantLong Term disabilityPaid time off vacationholidayspersonal daysSick time accrues with additional extended illness bank for rollover hoursOther paid leave compassionate care jury duty parental etcEmployee assistance program