Editor - churches

We are looking for a talented editor and writer to deliver high-quality content in a fast-paced, high-volume publishing environment. You’ll be working across a wide range of materials including marketing communications, books, magazines, newspaper, and online.

You’ll be working closely with clients to develop compelling messages and tone of voice appropriate to our key audience. To this end, a knowledge of biblical and theological language and of the needs of the Christian community is crucial.

You will be educated to degree level, and hold a relevant qualification in journalism, PR or marketing (or have equivalent work experience). An inspiring writer, you will be able to tailor copy for different audiences and channels, to tight deadlines, while adhering to brand and style guidelines.

An understanding of the Christian faith community is essential, as is willingness to produce written content that engages Christians imaginatively (such as theological reflections or fundraising initiatives).

You will also have knowledge of global development issues, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and good organisational skills. Also vital is up-to-date experience of publishing technology (particularly InDesign and Acrobat professional) for print and online media.

Please show your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following questions: using the guidance notes may help you formulate your answers.

Communicate effectively

Describe the contribution you feel you’ve made to raising editorial standards in one of your previous roles.

Deliver results

Describe the stages of an editorial project you were involved in that went well, why you think it was successful and how you contributed to that success?

Build partnerships

Describe a project you’ve worked on when there were areas of disagreement between different teams or individuals and how you resolved them.

Download the role profile (PDF, 164kb)

We value the contribution each person makes to the success of our organisation.  That’s why you can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

As this post is UK based, non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.

To apply for this post, please download an application pack fromwww.christianaid.org.uk/jobs and email your completed form to:recruitment@christian-aid.org (quoting the reference number).  Alternatively, your completed application form, together with the equal opportunities form, can be printed out and posted to us at:

Christian Aid 
35 Lower Marsh 
Waterloo 
London SE1 7RT

Please note CVs will not be accepted.

Job reference: 625-MA

Closing date for applications: 9am, Thursday 12 December 2013

Interview date: week starting 16 December 2013

Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in its workforce.  We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.