Editor (Personal Finance)

Job Summary
As an Editor at BJU Press, the ideal candidate will play a supporting role on the Editorial team by embracing the mission of producing K–12 educational materials with a biblical worldview for Christian schools and homeschools. The role focuses on a specific academic subject area within a product‑line team and ensures that the writer’s message is communicated to the target audience clearly and accurately through all product elements. After onboarding, employees may apply for a hybrid work schedule.

About BJU Press and the Role
Vision: We want Christian education to be transformational in the lives of students as they grow in their faith and knowledge of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Mission: We produce transformational products and services for Christian educators.

Brand Promise: We empower educators to prepare students to live in light of eternity.

The Editorial team supports BJU Press by ensuring that all materials best support customers by being clear, accurate, and aligned with product goals; meeting internal and external needs while demonstrating excellence; and producing products through a lean, effective process.

Key Responsibilities

Direct the editing of BJU Press products, which includes:

Developmental Editing – evaluate overall soundness of a manuscript, make corrections or query the writer in areas such as length, organization, factual and biblical accuracy, grade‑level appropriateness, and may include subject‑related research.

Copyediting – apply intensive editing to the revised manuscript with the goal of correctness and consistency in every detail.

Production Editing – proofread PDF page proofs, ensuring the final product is user‑friendly, finished on time, and as error‑free as possible in text, graphics, and layout.

Uphold the BJU Press brand image and publishing standards; suggest updates to the editorial manager as appropriate.

Maintain excellent communication with project team members.

Complete special projects as assigned.

Skills and Attributes

Ability to follow established procedures and engage in process improvement.

Good organizational skills with attention to detail.

Ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to work with a team and negotiate solutions.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desirable: teaching experience and/or specific academic subject knowledge (science, history, Bible, etc.).

Required Qualifications

Mastery of English grammar and mechanics, including precise sentence and paragraph structure.

Proficiency in applying the Chicago Manual of Style.

Acceptable performance on the BJU Press editorial test.

A Master’s degree in a relevant creative discipline, or a Bachelor’s degree with 1–2 years of experience, or 4+ years of experience in a creative discipline, or equivalent demonstrated aptitude.

Religious and Ethical Requirements
Applicants must be born‑again Christians who have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission, and core biblical doctrines. Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support the group’s positions on issues such as alcohol, addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality, and the sanctity of life. Employees must be active members of a local Bible‑believing church with orthodox theology.

Education and Experience

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree.

Required Experience: 3–4 years related experience.

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