Assistant Editor

Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal.

The Assistant Editor position exists to make creative contributions to articles, books, and/or curricula for a particular audience.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Evaluates proposals and manuscripts from in-house and outside authors
• Edits and/or rewrites manuscripts as appropriate, organizing facts, interview quotes, and other material into the most compelling flow
• Creates original copy
• Proofreads copy at various stages of development
• Maintains currency with target audience through extensive reading, personal contact, and broad based research
• Interfaces with authors and leaders on issues
• Consults with Orthodoxy and legal counsel on content as required
• Attends regular divisional and other staff meetings
• Interacts with audience through electronic and interpersonal means (answering emails; web-board communication, etc.)
  
  

Other Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Working Environment/Physical Activities:

• Office environment
• Some travel possible
• This role may require occasional travel including nights and weekends
  
  

Job Qualifications/Requirements

Character/Spiritual:

Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us...”

Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer

Prays personally for Focus on the Family’s staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer

Engages in Christian ministry

Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values

Personal Characteristics:

• Gracious yet firm
• Team spirit but is able to work individually
• Multi-tasker
• Able to handle constructive criticism and guidance
  
  

Knowledge/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, English or comparable field or experience
• 1-3 years editing and writing experience
• Working knowledge of FOF missions, philosophy, values, and objectives
  
  

Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents/Gifts:

• Creativity in thinking, planning, and writing
• Ability to clearly articulate and to defend a position
• Ability to deal with stress due to deadline pressure
• Basic organizational skills
• Ability to apply imaginative approaches to others’ ideas
• Competent in use of PC/Macintosh software
• Ability to communicate ideas and issues to audience in public forums (on-line and in person)
• Ability to deal tactfully with people through various mediums
  
  

Pay Range: $22.00 to $25.25/hr

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV

• Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove any age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
  
  

Application Materials Instructions: Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications.

Focus on the Family puts a high value on our team members and offers a unique benefit package.

Employees scheduled for 20 hours or more per week are eligible for:

• Norton LifeLock ID Theft Coverage
• Legal Shield/ID Shield Coverage
• AFLAC
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Vacation Time & Vacation Payout
• Sick Time
• Holidays
• Service Awards
• Community Service Days
• Bookstore Discount
• Fitness Center
  
  

Employees scheduled for 30 hours or more per week are eligible for all the above and:

• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Warehouse Membership Reimbursement
  
  

Note: This is a summary and should not be construed as future promises to continue to provide benefits as outlined above. For complete and definitive language, refer to the governing plan documents.

• Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits, except for:
• Sick Time
• Bookstore Discount
• Fitness Center
  
  

Tentative Search Timeline:

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by April 21, 2025. However, this posting will remain open until filled.
• The potential employee start date is April 28, 2025.
  
  

Posting date: March 28, 2025

Unposting date: ongoing until filled

Posting contact email: job@fotf.org

Helping Families Thrive in Christ! Focus on the Family is a 501c3 Christian Non-Profit Ministry.