The Associate Editor, Content Team, will be responsible for contributing to the day-to-day operations of OSV periodicals and websites, including Our Sunday Visitor magazine, The Deacon, and The Priest, with a focus on print and digital content. This position will be a critical part of a collaborative, creative team that seeks to provide the very best in Catholic commentary to evangelize, form, and inform in both print and digital media.

The Associate Editor will write, review, and edit content for OSV’s periodicals and websites according to OSV’s publication style and editorial guidelines. Working with the editors of the periodicals and websites, the Associate Editor will offer suggestions and comments to improve the content.

Essential Job Functions (*=Non-essential tasks):

• Support the editorial calendar, writing a consistent flow of high-quality content that aligns with company objectives and is delivered on deadline

• Pitch creative and dynamic stories to raise OSV’s profile and engage audiences

• Identify emerging trends, topics, and opportunities in the Catholic Church to inform content strategy

• Cultivate and maintain a network of sources and relationships with key players in a variety of Catholic communities

• Support the editorial process of Our Sunday Visitor magazine, The Priest, and The Deacon, as well as content on the associated websites and daily newsletters

• Work closely with the Multimedia Communications Strategist to develop fresh, creative, and innovative digital and print containers for OSV content

• Assist respective editors in the planning of editorial content for both print and digital media

• Copyedit and proofread content in conjunction with the editor and managing editor of the various periodicals and websites

• Monitor digital content performance metrics, analyze audience engagement, and use insights to refine content strategies

• Identify opportunities for content improvement and growth based on data-driven insights

• Accomplish all other tasks or duties as assigned

Requirements:

• 5-7 years of experience in Catholic communications

• Strong knowledge of the Catholic Church

• Experience in writing and editing for a national publication preferred

  Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or equivalent Liberal Arts field

• Coursework in theology preferred

  Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in areas of print and digital publication

• High competency in copyediting, proofreading, writing, and story development

• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills to manage projects simultaneously

• Excellent verbal and written communication

• Strong understanding of Catholic Church teachings and practices

• Abilities in planning and coordinating people and operations

• Willingness and interest in working as part of a creative, collaborative team

Working Environment:

• Depending on the candidate, hybrid and fully remote work is a possibility

• Must be able to sit for the majority of one’s shift

• May be required to travel a few times a year

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None