Editor

Description Is God calling you to ministry? For over 70 years, The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) has proclaimed the Gospel through its various ministries. Whether you work at our headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove (BGTC) in Asheville, North Carolina, Blue Ridge Broadcasting (BRB) in Asheville, North Carolina or a field office abroad, you are part of a team of committed Christians working together to reach people to the ends of the earth with the Gospel. Christian Purpose And Expectations All employees proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through their employment, and thereby further BGEA’s religious mission. Department Detail The Communications Department at BGEA consists of the following areas: project management, ecommerce, email marketing, advertising, public relations/social media/promotion, creative services (graphic design, content writing/proofing and production), and Decision magazine, our official monthly publication. The department tells the story of what God is doing through the BGEA by creating print and online content that support the organization’s mission of proclaiming the Gospel, negotiating paid and leveraging unpaid promotional placements, and engaging new and existing supporters with targeted content using a combination of indirect and direct communications channels. Job Summary The Assistant Editor works onsite at BGEA headquarters in Charlotte, NC and is responsible for ensuring BGEA's print and digital communications reflect the ministry's editorial voice and meet the highest standards of clarity, accuracy, consistency, and quality. This role provides substantive editing and copyediting that refines structure, flow, tone, and readability while preserving the author's intent. Working closely with Creative Services, Content leadership, and ministry partners, the Assistant Editor helps produce compelling communications that faithfully represent the ministry and effectively support the proclamation of the Gospel. Ministry Requirements Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ Faithfully upholds BGEA in prayer Participates in daily BGEA staff devotions including Bible reading, and leading group prayer as schedule permits Demonstrates behavior aligned with BGEA’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Hallmarks, policies, and expectations Effectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influence Essential Duties And Responsibilities Provides substantive editing and copyediting for print and digital communications Shapes and refines content to improve clarity, organization, tone, flow, and consistency while preserving the author's intent and ensuring alignment with BGEA's editorial voice and standards Supervises, trains, and leads the department’s proofreading team Interfaces with executive staff on approvals, as needed In conjunction with the Senior Content Manager and Senior Online Content Manager, identifies a project’s message or objective and translates it into effective communication Contracts with freelance proofreaders as needed Executes revisions as directed Marginal Duties and Responsibilities Serves as Director of Content in conjunction with the Senior Content Manager and/or the Senior Online Content Manager in the Director of Content’s absence Checks approval proofs from printer Does press approvals, assuring quality standards are met Other duties as assigned Job Specifications Skills and Knowledge Four-year degree from college or technical school and five years of related experience and/or training—or equivalent combination of education and experience Ability to translate concepts into narrative text and solve problems Knowledgeable and proficient with Microsoft Office (including Word, Outlook, and Excel) and able to quickly learn new workflow and approvals software Communication skills and ability to communicate complex ideas while remaining sensitive to readers’ needs Physical/Mental Demands Able to work independently and under direction Exercise resourcefulness in securing stories or ministry reports Able to juggle multiple projects Able to sit for long periods of time at computer screen Flexible when job parameters, deadlines or directions change Able to work well with others in a team setting Note: This division is controlled by deadlines. Occasionally, working beyond standard hours and without prior notice is necessary Working Conditions Work closely with people Work with others in development and coordination of ideas Work under deadline pressure Work with many interruptions Work is performed onsite at BGEA headquarters in Charlotte, NC The Title VII Exception for Employment The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) is a faith-based religious organization committed to spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ through every effective means. Consistent with our charitable purpose to share the Christian faith, a requirement for employment at BGEA is affirmation and adherence to our Christian Statement of Faith. Our Statement of Faith prerequisite for employment is based upon federal law set forth in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. Section 2000e-1. Benefits Summary Full-Time employees working at least 36 hours per week, are eligible for benefits. Medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Long term and short term disability insurance Term Life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan 10 paid holidays, including 1 floating holiday Minimum 12 days of vacation 10 sick days #J-18808-Ljbffr