Managing Editor

Job Description

Managing Editor
Location: Washington, DC

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT THE BIG PICTURE:
The Managing Editor works with the Editor-in-Chief to manage the day-to-day operations for the National Catholic Register and provides quality control on articles and documents appearing on the specified medium, ensuring they are theologically correct.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
• Take part in strategic and content planning with editorial team as designated by the Editor-in-Chief.
• With Editor-in-Chief, hold daily editorial meetings, discusses stories with writers; edit and post copy on the website.
• Work with Editor-in-Chief regarding content of site, ensuring the tone, vision, and angle of coverage are maintained based on preset guidelines.
• Promote diversity of perspective (within bounds of magisterium) regarding coverage of news and approach to coverage.
• Check stories for legal, ethical, and theological concerns and consults with Editor-in-Chief as needed.
• Ensure proper and consistent catechetical consistency of news and other content.
• Work closely with the senior editors and other staff members as necessary to assign, edit and assemble content for print and digital publication in a timely fashion.
• Train, develop, and manage staff to engage and ensure the highest quality production possible.

ABOUT YOU:
• Have a minimum of 5-8 years of prior experience in Journalism, including writing and editing, preferably in a news environment with a focus on political coverage.
• Have 2-3 years of prior experience in a staff management role.
• Hold an undergraduate degree in English, Communication, Journalism, or other relevant field required; a Master's degree is preferred.
• Practicing Roman Catholic in good standing, possessing a thorough knowledge of the teachings of the Catholic Church with the ability to apply that knowledge to the News coverage.
• Possess excellent writing and editing skills with advanced journalistic knowledge.
• Demonstrated proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multi-task at a high level and adjust quickly to changing priorities.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekend/nights as needed to meet deadlines and cover breaking news.
• Flexible to travel by air periodically, domestically and/or internationally, as needed.

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE:
• We offer a career with purpose! Apply your God-given talents, knowing your contributions help to advance EWTN's mission of sharing the Gospel with the world.
• Caring environment. We value the importance of family/life balance and welcome you as an EWTN family member, not just an employee.
• Worship at work! Freedom to participate in Mass, visit the chapel for prayer or attend an annual retreat.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability insurance and Retirement Savings Plan.
• 11 Paid Holidays and generous Paid Time Off program.
• Tuition reimbursement for online continuing education and degree programs through our partnership with Catholic International University.
• Ability to learn alongside legacy employees while bringing new ideas to the growing team!

WHAT TO DO NEXT:
If you're ready to get started on EWTN's mission to bring the Gospel to the world, please apply at https://www.ewtn.com/employment.

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About the Employer

EWTN Global Catholic Network, in its 44th year, is the largest religious media network in the world. EWTN's 11 global TV channels are broadcast in multiple languages 24 hours a day, seven days a week to over 435 million television households in more than 160 countries and territories. EWTN platforms also include radio services transmitted through SIRIUS/XM, iHeart Radio, and over 500 domestic and international AM & FM radio affiliates; a worldwide shortwave radio service; one of the largest Catholic websites in the U.S.; electronic and print news services, including Catholic News Agency, "The National Catholic Register" newspaper, and several global news wire services; as well as EWTN Publishing, its book publishing division.