Editor (Children & Youth resources)
Atwood Tate has been retained by ROOTS for Churches Ltd to recruit for a Children’s & Youth Editor, who will publish resources for those ministering with children and young people. This is a unique and varied role which will involve commissioning, content development, hands-on editing, research, etc. This exciting position would suit a candidate with solid editorial skills/abilities, excellent knowledge of current practice in children’s and youth ministry, and experience of developing resources to use with groups. Working remotely, the Editor will join a friendly and flexible team. Please note that this is a permanent part-time role (4 days a week), entirely remote with regular meetings in London.
What you’ll be doing:
• Commission content and develop and maintain a pool of suitable writers, working collaboratively with the Adult & All Age Editor
• Shape content of resources and edit materials to fit the brief for delivery in print and/or online
• Check hard copy and/or digital proofs working closely with the Production Editor
• Maintain theological knowledge to plan and promote content strategy, working closely with a small, supportive team
What you’ll have:
• Experience in educational publishing and/or professional experience in children’s and youth ministry
• Experience of producing resources with solid editorial skills, or an eye for detail and a strong aptitude for editorial work
• Excellent organisation and time-management with the ability to meet deadlines
• A team player and good communicator, able to work from home and use own initiative
GOR: Due to the nature of publications and the community that they publish for, this role has a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) to be a practising Christian used to worshipping and being part of a church community . This is an occupational requirement as permitted in accordance with schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to karinenicpon@atwoodtate.co.uk.
Contact: Karine Nicpon
Tel: 020 3574 4426
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