Editor - Decision Magazine

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.

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

Supervises, trains, and provides editorial direction to the Decision staff for the print publication, web, and email communications

Brainstorms story ideas and develops a monthly editorial calendar

Creates content that attracts, engages and deepens BGEA’s relationships with its readers and constituents (including copy, design and photo selection)

Selects and commissions authors, working with them to develop articles for Decision

Maintains understanding of Biblical and ethical positions of BGEA, and accurately and faithfully represents related doctrinal and theological positions in articles and other content related to the ministry, ministry leadership, world events, religious news, and political events

Travels domestically and internationally to provide real-time reporting on BGEA ministry events

Manages workflow processes—assigns articles to staff, edits the content, and submits database selects

Ensures that project deadlines are met

Assists in making corrections to layouts in preparation for mock-up and transmission of files to printing plant

Helps direct content flow on the web—including mapping and planning of features on the homepage

Brainstorms ways to cultivate new subscribers, raise revenue through promotional efforts

Secures contract writers and works for hire as necessary

Manages the Decision budget

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities

Vets and selects cost effective printers—ensuring high production quality publication and timely in-home delivery

Ensures that ministries of BGEA are equitably presented in Decision magazine, to the extent allowed by Executive Editor and president’s office

Encourages and creates opportunities for professional growth of editorial team members

Assists with and/or provides leadership for other projects as requested

Other duties as assigned

Job Specifications – Skills and Knowledge

Understanding of biblical and ethical positions of BGEA

Understanding of the workings of the BGEA organization

Understanding and implementing workflow systems and schedules

Both theological and journalistic education (graduate degrees in both areas are preferable)

Business and management skills on a leadership level

Physical/Mental Demands

Passion for serving Jesus through the BGEA

Christian testimony that is displayed in behavior both in the workplace and outside

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to work independently

Ability to teach and assist others

Ability to convey a positive and professional image to employees

Flexible when job parameters, deadlines or directions change

Ability to work for extended periods at computer

NOTE: This department is controlled by deadlines. Occasionally, working beyond standard hours and without prior notice is necessary.

Working Conditions

Conventional office environment (in person)

Work under pressure with tight deadlines

Handle many assignments and problems at the same time

Work with interruptions

Work closely with others

Ability to travel extensively as assigned

Expectations for Ministry Employment

I acknowledge that the Lord Jesus Christ is my personal Savior and that I am a personal representative of Him.

I understand that BGEA is a Christian organization whose purpose is proclaiming the message of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ throughout the world.

I agree that the purpose of my employment with BGEA is to further its Christian purpose, that I am prepared to assist in accomplishing that purpose, and that my role with BGEA plays a vital part in carrying out its Christian purpose and mission.

I understand that I must exhibit conduct that is consistent with BGEA’s expectations, whether at work or away from work, in keeping with scriptural teachings and principles as set forth in God’s Word, BGEA’s Statement of Faith, and BGEA’s policies including Christian Conduct.

I understand that BGEA has the right and the responsibility to ensure that its Christian religious purpose is carried on with the highest standards and is not harmed or impeded by conduct that is inconsistent with the Bible, BGEA’s Statement of Faith, its Christian religious purpose, or its policies.

I understand that any of my conduct which is not in keeping with the scriptural teachings and principles as set forth in God’s Word, BGEA’s Statement of Faith, and BGEA’s policies, is inconsistent with BGEA’s Christian religious purpose.

I understand that if my conduct is determined by BGEA to be inconsistent with its Christian religious purpose, the result will be corrective action up to and including termination from employment.

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. § 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

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