Bilingual OSV News Associate Editor

Role Description

OSV News is seeking a Bilingual (Spanish/English) Associate Editor with a strong understanding of the Catholic Church to assist the OSV News team in developing new projects and supporting current ones.

The OSV News Associate Editor will write, review, and edit content for OSV News according to OSV’s publication style and editorial guidelines.

• Manage and help grow Simply Catholic Connect content platform through editing, content development, and content sharing
• Manage relationships with freelance writers for various OSV News projects, written and digital
• Create and edit OSV News content, as needed
• Pitch creative and dynamic stories to raise OSV News’s profile and engage audiences
• Identify emerging trends, topics, and opportunities in the Catholic Church to inform content strategy
• Assist Spanish Editor in editing/posting content to Spanish website
• Participate in a team-centric, fully remote environment that adheres to the Catholic Media Association’s Fair Publishing Practices Code
• Accomplish all other tasks or duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in Catholic communications
• Experience in writing and editing for a national publication preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or equivalent Liberal Arts field preferred; however, a combination of relevant work experience and education will be considered
• Fluent in Spanish
• Exemplary writing and editing skills
• Ability to meet quick deadlines without sacrificing quality
• Strong knowledge of AP style
• Ability to work well with a team
• Ability to be accountable in a remote work environment
• A passion for accuracy and truth-telling
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills to manage projects simultaneously
• Strong understanding of Catholic Church teachings and practices
• Abilities in planning and coordinating people and operations
• Willingness and interest in working as part of a creative, collaborative team

Requirements

• Incumbent will be working in a remote office environment
• Must be able to sit for the majority of one’s shift
• May be required to travel a few times a year

Compensation

• OSV recognizes that its employees work in many different states and therefore may be affected by different laws. It is OSV’s intention to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws that apply to the Company’s employees.
• Compensation offered is determined based on market data, internal equity, and an applicant’s relevant skills, experience, and educational background.
• General Salary Range: $50,000 - $55,000 annually