Assistant Editor | U.S Catholic

U.S. Catholic is seeking a full-time Assistant Editor who is extremely detail oriented, creative, energetic, and able to meet tight deadlines. The candidate must be a clear communicator and able to manage multiple tasks at a time.
Job requirements: This is a hybrid position that requires working in our Chicago office 2 days per week and remotely 3 days per week. The assistant editor is a vital part of the editorial team for U.S. Catholic and provides editorial, digital media and administrative support, including the following:
Print Magazine Production
Collaborate with the editorial team to keep the monthly production schedule on track and prepare for, and actively participate in, staff meetings.
Assist with writing copy, including headlines and deks, with the capacity to expand into writing print and web articles as needed
Support print departments such as letters to the editor and art reflections, and coordinate with outside vendors to secure book review copies and image permissions
Develop content ideas, commission articles, and maintain relationships with authors and columnists
Digital Media Support
Assist with posting articles to website, executing email campaigns, and social media posting
Update archival articles to conform to SEO best practices
Upload and post video and/or audio files as needed
Administrative Support
Process invoices, run financial reports, and liaison with accounting department
Collaborate with other departments on editorial and marketing projects, including marketing/ad sales, the broader communications team, and development
Schedule meetings, go through mail, read through unsolicited submissions and evaluate for acceptance, and provide general office support.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism, or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of the Catholic faith and experience working in journalism
1-2 years of copyediting experience
1-2 years editorial experience
Experience with desktop software (Adobe Creative Suite) and web production tools (WordPress) preferred
Comfortable using social media
Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook skills required
Experience editing video or audio-or a willingness to learn-preferred.
For immediate consideration, please send cover letter, resume and 2-3 writing clips via e-mail.
Send applications or inquiries to: HR@claretians.org