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About Holy Post Media:Holy Post Media is a leading voice in Christian media, dedicated to exploring faith, culture, and society through a lens that is both deeply rooted in orthodox Christian beliefs and welcoming to a broad audience. We produce content that is orthodox, illuminating, entertaining, pro-neighbor, curious, hopeful, and hospitable. We affirm The Lausanne Covenant and strive to uphold the historic doctrines of Christianity, the authority of the Bible, and the mission of the gospel.Position Overview:The Managing Editor will play a crucial role in shaping the voice and direction of Holy Post Media which is in the early stages of growth as a start up Christian ideas company. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the editorial team, managing content production, and ensuring that all media produced aligns with our core values and mission. The ideal candidate will be energized by the opportunity to be a part of shaping the futureof the content of Holy Post Media by helping to develop both strategies and systems. They will be equal part visionary, project manager and copywriter. Candidates are likely to have deeper experience in one particular medium but must have an interest and willingness to learn across audio, video and written content. Agility is a key strategic advantage of Holy Post Media and the ideal candidate will share this value. The managing editor will work closely with Editor in Chief (Skye Jethani) in the development of content and with CEO (Jon Houghton) in the leadership of the editorial team.Key Responsibilities:Editorial Leadership:Lead the editorial team in producing high-quality, engaging content that reflects the values of Holy Post Media.Ensure all content is orthodox, adhering to the historic doctrines of Christianity and the authority of the Bible.Foster a culture of intellectual rigor, encouraging smart conversations and the exploration of complex, nuanced topics.Content Strategy, Creation and Production:Develop and implement content strategies that align with the mission of Holy Post Media.Oversee the production of a variety of content formats (articles, podcasts, videos) that are entertaining, orthodox and pro neighbor. Including a combination of vetting inbound ideas, sourcing and prioritizing ideas from the team, and the generation of ideas. Holy Post Media is currently disproportionately weighted in audio content and is working to round out offerings across multiple media platforms. The managing editor will help to increase written and video output.The first phase will be focused on maximizing the quality and output of existing properties and the creation of a coherent editorial calendar of the properties listed below.Future phases will include the addition of new properties. The managing editor will be responsible for writing copy but not necessarily for the production of original content. (Candidate dependent)Quality Control:Maintain high editorial standards, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and theological integrity in all content.Oversee the editorial calendar, managing deadlines and workflow to ensure timely publication.This will be accomplished through both the oversight of the editorial team and execution. Managing editor will be responsible for technical editing of written work but not audio or video. Team Management:Manage and mentor the editorial team, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.Provide regular feedback and professional development opportunities for team members. Management and development of the team will vary greatly from role to role. As currently constructed the following roles would report to the managing editor: Producer (Full Time), Audio Post Production (Full Time) reports to Producer, Sr Editors (Esau McCaulley and Kaitlyn Schiess), Social Media Coordinator (Part Time), Holy Post Podcast Co Host Phil Vischer. Contractors included Video Post Production and Contracted contributors (writers and other mediums)Innovation and Curiosity:Stay abreast of current trends in media and technology to continuously innovate and improve content delivery.Qualifications:5-10 Years of proven experience in editorial leadership, preferably within a faith-based or mission-driven media organization.Commitment to the historic doctrines of Christianity.Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.Ability to balance intellectual rigor with entertainment value.Passion for engaging with diverse perspectives and promoting a pro-neighbor ethos.Excellent organizational and project management skills.Strong interpersonal and team management abilities.Ability to think strategically and innovate in a fast-paced media environment.Application Process:Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and portfolio of relevant work to admin@. In your cover letter, please detail your experience in editorial leadership and how you align with the values and mission of Holy Post Media.Holy Post Media is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Current Holy Post Media Offerings:Podcasts:The Holy Post Podcast: The weekly flagship podcast hosted by Phil Vischer, Skye Jethani, and Kaitlyn SchiessSkyepod: A weekly podcast hosted by Skye Jethani Curiously Kaitlyn: A weekly podcast hosted by Kaitlyn Schiess that makes theology make sense. The Esau McCaulley Show: A weekly podcast hosted by Esau McCaulleyGetting Schooled: 2x/month podcast on Holy Post Plus hosted by Kaitlyn SchiessVideo: Periodic explainer videosAll podcasts also published on You Tube in a variety of formsWritten:Monthly NewsletterWeekly Voter Guide (newsletter)Periodic articles on canva