Editing and Research Coordinator

About the Role and Organization

The Editing and Research Coordinator will serve under the Editor-in-Chief of Evangelization & Culture at Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, a nonprofit global media apostolate led by Bishop Robert Barron. This position supports the mission of evangelization by engaging with high-profile contributors across online content, journal publications, and podcasts to enrich Catholic culture engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Editor-in-Chief in researching and initiating contact with influential writers, thinkers, and speakers for the Journal, Podcast, and Digital platforms.
• Build and maintain professional relationships through personalized outreach, gifting, recruitment, and nurturing of contributors.
• Develop collaborations with prominent Catholic and secular media outlets to expand Word on Fire's reach.
• Coordinate featuring of key contributors on Evangelization & Culture online offerings, collaborating with the Senior Digital Managing Editor.
• Support internal teams in marketing and social media efforts to effectively promote guest essays, journals, and podcast episodes.
• Assist with topic selection, contributor recruitment, editing, and promotion of The College Beat to foster younger Catholic evangelists.
• Establish connections with university officials, professors, Newman Centers, and Catholic institutions to broaden outreach and provide affordable access to Word on Fire materials.
• Contribute creatively by writing for the E & C Journal and Online as needed and supporting podcast guest outreach and communication.
• Manage daily editorial tasks such as obtaining copyright permissions, processing writer payments, correspondence, meeting organization, scheduling, and maintaining project tracking tools.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree preferably in English, writing, journalism, or theology.
• Demonstrated experience in writing and editing with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain consistent tone, voice, and formatting across diverse content types.
• Competence in verifying facts, statistics, and citation accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities for effective interaction with internal teams and contributors.
• Collaborative work approach with both internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Word on Fire.

Preferred Background

• Prior experience grounded in Theology, Philosophy, or English writing and editing.
• Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style standards.
• Strong critical thinking to synthesize complex materials into concise briefs.
• Proficiency in Google Docs, Slides, Spreadsheets, and Monday.com for workflow management.
• Knowledge of Bishop Robert Barron's work and Word on Fire's ministry.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Capacity to sit or stand for prolonged periods while operating computer and office equipment involving repetitive hand motions.
• Comfort working in an open-office setup with moderate ambient noise.
• Able to inspect documents and work with software interfaces continuously.
• Effective oral and written communication skills to exchange accurate information frequently.

Compensation and Benefits

The position offers an hourly wage between $27.48 and $32.97, equating to an annual salary range of approximately $50,014 to $60,005 based on a 35-hour week. Salary is determined by factors including experience, skill set, and alignment with responsibilities.

• Hybrid work options with WFH on Wednesdays and up to 20 additional days yearly.
• Full employer-paid life, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans.
• Retirement plan with a 3% employer contribution.
• Generous paid time off, holidays, and fully paid parental leave.
• Access to extensive Word on Fire resources and content.

Additional Information

Word on Fire prioritizes its Catholic religious mission in its employment decisions, which may consider an individual's adherence to Catholic principles and beliefs.