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The First Church of Christ, Scientist · 2 days ago

International Desk Editor, The Christian Science Monitor

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$87K/yr - $114K/yr

5+ years exp

The First Church of Christ, Scientist is the publisher of The Christian Science Monitor, and they are seeking an International Desk Editor to shape international news coverage. This role involves coordinating coverage, editing stories, and ensuring timely reporting while upholding the publication's mission of journalistic integrity.

Non ProfitReligion

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

The International Desk Editor coordinates coverage of a specific geographical region, including stories from staff writers, independent contractors, and freelancers

The individual works to ensure timely, thoughtful coverage

The Desk Editor will also work with writers to ensure smooth travel, proper security arrangements, and compliance with the Monitor Ethics Policy as relevant

This includes not taking any public position on any political or public-issue campaign, including through social media posts, participation in protests, or donations to political candidates or issues

The International Desk Editor is an original and enterprising thinker

The incumbent knows that peoples and nations are more than politics; has a keen eye for news and feature stories that capture through rich description and variety of voices how societies govern, educate, and articulate their values and creativity; and knows that different types of stories require different approaches to editing and narration

Writing grows out of reading

The International Desk Editor is a voracious and deep reader who draws from a diversity of sources to stoke curiosity, sharpen ideas, and spot stories not yet told

The International Desk Editor embraces our newsroom’s three culture pillars:

We’re scrappy. We seek creative solutions. We’re hungry and nimble. We experiment and streamline

We’re rigorous. We embrace others challenging our ideas and our writing. We strive for editorial excellence, and we help each other continually improve. We know that feedback is a gift

We have unwavering fidelity to our mission. We make our founding mission the basis for every decision and initiative

Practices editorial rigor resulting in strong story angles and incisive, energetic writing

Embraces a culture of feedback

Excels at bringing out the best reporting and writing in correspondents

Understands, respects, and consistently applies Monitor style and language sensitivities

Engages collaboratively with other desk editors and managers

Meets productivity goals set by International News Editor and/or executive management team

Demonstrates mastery of CSM style and grammar and can reliably provide strong copy editing when needed

Qualification

Editing experienceNews judgmentFact-checking skillsAdobe AnalyticsGoogle AnalyticsSocial media proficiencyCollaborative engagementMastery of CSM styleEffective communicationCalm under pressure

Required

College degree and some editing experience, or at least 5 years of experience in journalism or comparable experience

Reads widely, deeply, and regularly for subject knowledge and breadth of perspectives

Expresses sound news judgment reflecting consistent and current awareness of daily events and how they shape or fit into broader trends

Has a strong background or base knowledge of relevant subjects for context and proportion

Effectively communicates information and ideas, both in writing and orally

Responds quickly to writers and fellow editors, facilitating efficient pitch approval and seamless communication on deadline

Edits quickly and calmly on deadline, preserving – and, when needed, adding – relevant facts and context. Accuracy is a must

Possesses strong fact-checking skills and a keen awareness of ethical considerations, from how stories represent sources to avoiding plagiarism

Writes compelling headlines and other display text, which are in line with the Monitor's purpose to uplift

Demonstrates mastery of CSM style and grammar and can do copy editing when needed

Experience with Adobe or Google Analytics, Facebook, Twitter, Photoshop, and EZ Publish

Works in Boston newsroom a minimum of three full days a week. When not in person, it's essential to always be quickly reachable during work hours

Preferred

Membership in The Mother Church is valued, but is not required

Company

The First Church of Christ, Scientist

The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Massachusetts, also known as The Mother Church, is the global headquarters for the Christian Science movement, a Christian denomination originated in America, founded by Mary Baker Eddy in 1879.

Founded in 1879

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

201-500 employees

https://www.christianscience.com/

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