The Christian Century—an independent Christian magazine that covers theology, church, politics, and culture from a progressive perspective—seeks a full-time assistant editor to acquire, edit, and produce articles in print and online.
The position requires someone who
- writes well
- reads widely
- has a strong interest in American Christianity
- works effectively both alone and with others
- is eager to take on both the substantive work and the more mundane tasks that go into producing a magazine
The ideal candidate will also have several of the following:
- deep familiarity and networks within a non-White church tradition
- an advanced degree in religious studies or one of the theological disciplines
- background or experience in journalism or publishing
- familiarity with the religion book publishing world
- experience with content management systems
- fluency in web communications
- published writing clips
The salary range for this position is $54,000 to $60,000. Excellent benefits include health coverage, paid time off, and a generous 401(k) match.
The Century has an office in downtown Chicago but maintains a flexible, remote-first work environment. Employees are required to come to Chicago three times a year for multi-day gatherings; local employees are welcome to work from the office at other times as well.
Send letter and resume to search@christiancentury.org.