What are the responsibilities and job description for the Editorial Manager position at Princeton Theological Seminary?
Position Description : Editorial Manager
December 2024
Department : Marketing and Communications
Status : Exempt, Administrator Job type : Full-time, Hybrid Salary : $75 – 85K
Purpose : To write and publish high-quality editorial content that is engaging and consistent with
the Seminary’s voice, mission, and messaging. To manage a team of freelance writers by assigning
content and editing copy from concept to publication, ensuring alignment with the Seminary’s
strategic framework and audience expectations across various platforms.
Supervisor : Director of Marketing and Integrated Content
Responsibilities :
- Editorial Oversight (70%)
a. Serve as the lead writer, editor, and proofreader for all print, social, and digital
publications.
b. Create clear, concise, and polished written content that aligns with the Seminary’s voice,
mission, and messaging.
c. Enhance the quality and quantity of brand storytelling for the Seminary.
d. Maintain a consistent flow of written publications across the Seminary’s website.
e. Collaborate with institutional stakeholders to develop and refine story
angles, emphasizing value proposition narratives.
Position Description : Editorial Manager December 2024
f. Maintain and manage a working story calendar highlighting programs, alumni, students, faculty,
and staff.
g. Source stories from faculty, staff, students, and alumni.
h. Utilize Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to increase website traffic.
i. Identify and share stories across various platforms that reflect and promote the Seminary’s
core identity and mission.
a. Manage freelance writers’ schedules.
b. Assign writing tasks with clear directions.
c. Review and edit articles for publication.
a. Collaborate with the social media manager to develop and implement a long-term content strategy
for platforms like Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, and Vimeo.
b. Assist in executing and optimizing paid social campaigns to raise brand awareness, enhance
engagement, and generate website traffic.
c. Analyze and produce monthly and yearly analytics reports to assess impact and growth.
a. Support the implementation of the Seminary’s brand strategy.
b. Uphold and enhance the Seminary’s reputation as a premier academic institution.
Additional Expectations :
a. Reports to work and completes scheduled activities on time.
b. Provides clear, articulate, and accurate written and verbal communications promptly.
a. Demonstrates understanding and commitment to the Seminary’s mission and goals.
b. Exhibits knowledge of Marketing and Communication team functions and identifies resources for
further information.
c. Maintains composure, focuses on tasks, and fosters effective coworker relationships.
d. Conducts self ethically and promotes respect and dignity for others.
a. Adapts to changing work demands and the needs of constituents and
coworkers.
b. Is accessible, friendly, and responsive to constituents and coworkers.
c. Provides accurate information to meet client and coworker needs.
d. Prioritizes and schedules work to balance user requirements and team resources, ensuring
efficient project management and service delivery.
Qualifications :
in public relations.
of creating relevant and compelling content.
organizational levels and with key external audiences.
Princeton Theological Seminary reserves the right to amend this position description at
any time.
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000
