Content Editor, Kids

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Tennessee.

📋 Description

• Develop and manage the Kids Short-Term resources pipeline, assisting the manager in project oversight.

• Conduct substantive editing to ensure theological integrity, biblical fidelity, and adherence to the Baptist Faith & Message 2000.

• Identify, recruit, onboard, and coordinate external Bible Study writers.

• Initiate contracts and process payment requests for writers.

• Lead editorial initiatives on assigned projects.

• Edit content in accordance with style and branding guidelines.

• Ensure content accuracy, instructional soundness, and relevance to the intended audience.

• Cultivate and nurture relationships with Lifeway customers and church leaders.

• Listen to customer feedback and assist in developing resources that reflect church practices and meet customer needs.

• Apply Lifeway's style and grammar standards.

• Make decisions regarding copyfitting to guarantee readability and accuracy across both print and digital formats.

• Engage in planning meetings, ministry discussions, and cross-team collaborations.

• Travel approximately 2–4 times per year, usually overnight, for team gatherings.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Childhood Development, English, Biblical Studies, or a related field (mandatory).

• Over 5 years of editorial or content development experience.

• At least 3 years of experience in children's ministry.

• Proficiency in editing across manuscript reviews, ensuring theological accuracy and instructional design.

• Strong editorial judgment that aligns with Scripture and the Baptist Faith & Message 2000.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with authors, contributors, and cross-functional teams.

• Keen attention to detail and the ability to independently manage multiple overlapping editorial projects.

• Skills in content creation, including rewriting and developing curriculum frameworks.

• Digital literacy and familiarity with publishing workflows for both print and digital formats.

• Active participation in an evangelical Christian church.

• Understanding of Southern Baptist church culture and ministry structures.

• Willingness to travel to the Middle Tennessee area 2–4 times annually for team gatherings.

• Experience in developing Bible study resources or curriculum within a ministry-focused setting (preferred).

• Familiarity with publishing software, such as InDesign (preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• Work from Anywhere (WFA) culture that promotes autonomy and flexibility in work hours.

• Provision of equipment and resources for a productive and ergonomic workspace.

• Travel support for key team gatherings for remote-based team members.

• Healthcare benefits.

• Vacation and sick leave.

• Holiday pay.

• Care days.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Maternity and parental leave.

• Adoption assistance.

• Mission trip time.

• All-team meetings held several times a year.

• Full-time employee eligibility for comprehensive benefits plans.