Editor - Parenting and Youth

　　Colorado Springs, CO 80920, USA Req #1814

　　Monday, January 22, 2024

　　Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal.

　　The Editor position exists to manage the editorial process and to make creative contributions to magazines, tablet editions, digital media, social media content, FocusOnTheFamily.com, and the mobile applications directly and through freelance writers. The Editor may be responsible for managing content development strategy for specific departments as determined by content development leadership and Editorial Director.

　　Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

　　Conceives and brainstorms with team about viable ideas and concepts for publication in all mediums; print, e-mail, web, mobile and social

　　Creates original copy, organizes facts, conducts interviews, edits tablet, social media and other material into the most compelling form

　　Reviews and selects high-quality manuscripts that support mobile/magazine/online objectives

　　Edits manuscripts from in-house and freelance writers according to standard English grammar, Associated Press style book, and FOF philosophy

　　Proofreads copy at various stages of development to ensure quality consistent with Focus on the Family standards and principles

　　Conducts first-hand research and maintains contact list

　　Oversees freelance writers; assists in acquiring and developing new writers and/or content as needed

　　Maintains currency with target audience through extensive reading, personal contact, and Internet research

　　Maintains communication and relationship with ministry/teams on content strategy and content development

　　Coordinates with other departments as directed to secure aggregated content coordination

　　Fully participates in editorial and design meetings

　　Works with designers on direction for layouts and artwork that enhances the content

　　Monitors and controls expenses to budget

　　Selects, develops, motivates, supervises, and evaluates editorial staff

　　Fills in for Editorial Director as needed

　　Consults with legal counsel on article content as required

　　Other Duties/Responsibilities:

　　Occasionally researches, creates, and writes original articles for publication

　　Conducts training for staff editors and writers

　　Performs other duties as assigned

　　Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job:

　　May manage a staff of 2 - 5 people; may supervise freelance writers

　　Working Environment/Physical requirements:

　　Office environment

　　Occasional travel

　　This role may require occasional travel including nights and weekends

　　JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

　　Character/Spiritual:

　　Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us...”

　　Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

　　Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct (http://media.focusonthefamily.com/fotf/pdf/about-us/human-resources/moral-policy.pdf) and Statement of Faith (http://www.focusonthefamily.com/about/foundational-values#values) ; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer

　　Prays personally for Focus on the Family’s staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer

　　Engages in Christian ministry

　　Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values (http://www.focusonthefamily.com/about/foundational-values#values)

　　This position is a “position of responsibility” as defined in the Focus on the Family Moral Policy and is subject to the parameters defined therein regarding divorce

　　Personal Characteristics:

　　Keen sense of creativity with unbounded imagination

　　Knowledge/Experience:

　　Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications, or English

　　5-7 years successful writing, editing and project management experience

　　Thorough understanding of FOF mission, philosophy, values, and objectives

　　Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents/Gifts:

　　Excellent interpersonal skills

　　Excellent listening skills

　　Ability to function effectively and efficiently in a team environment

　　Ability to handle constantly changing priorities and demands

　　Ability to organize work effectively to meet demanding time constraints

　　Exceptional use of the English language, punctuation, and sentence structure

　　Ability to apply imaginative approaches to others’ ideas

　　Ability to clearly articulate and to defend a position

　　Ability to deal with stress due to deadline pressure

　　Ability to plan routinely for single function department

　　Strong organizational skills

　　Competent in use of PC/Macintosh software

　　Salary Range:$70,716 to $81,117/yr

　　Focus on the Family puts a high value on our team members and offers a unique benefit package.

　　Employees scheduled for 20 hours or more per week are eligible for:

　　Norton LifeLock ID Theft Coverage

　　Legal Shield/ID Shield Coverage

　　AFLAC

　　403B Retirement Plan

　　Vacation Time & Vacation Payout

　　Sick Time

　　Holidays

　　Service Awards

　　Community Service Days

　　Bookstore Discount

　　Fitness Center

　　Employees scheduled for 30 hours or more per week are eligible for all the above and:

　　Medical Plan

　　Dental Plan

　　Vision Plan

　　Life Insurance

　　Disability Insurance

　　Flexible Spending Accounts

　　EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

　　Tuition Reimbursement

　　Warehouse Membership Reimbursement

　　Note: This is a summary and should not be construed as future promises to continue to provide benefits as outlined above. For complete and definitive language, refer to the governing plan documents.

　　*Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits, except for:

　　Fitness Center

　　Bookstore Discount

　　Sick Time

　　Helping Families Thrive in Christ! Focus on the Family is a 501c3 Christian Non-Profit Ministry.

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　　Colorado Springs, CO 80920, USA