German Herald Issue Developer/Staff Editor - New

Department: JSH Editorial

SUMMARY

The Herald Issue Developer of the print and online versions of The Herald of Christian Science is responsible for planning and producing the monthly Herald magazine in German as well as content as needed for the German Herald website. This includes working with and gathering content for print and online publication. The Issue Developer is also the Staff Editor, and as such reviews, grades, edits, and communicates with authors and verifiers for submissions to JSH in German.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Curates and supervises production of the German print and digital editions and weekly online content of The Herald of Christian Science.

• Determines all print and web content to be approved by the Associate Editor supervising the Herald.
•  Is familiar with all JSH editorial assets and puts together weekly online content and a monthly magazine that meets the specific prayer needs of readers in the German field.
• Coordinates the workflow of each piece to be published in the magazine and online.
• Inputs all articles into the content management system (K4).
• Assists the Designer and the Web team by ensuring that the art, design, layouts, and format work harmoniously with the text and are culturally sensitive.
• Sends pieces for translation selected weekly from the Journal, Sentinel, Herald, and Monitor.
• Manages translation team for all translations, reviews, proofing and copyediting and reads and approves final copy in German.
•  As a Staff Editor, reviews, grades, and edits German submissions, working with other Staff Editors when needed.
• May record testimonies in German and transcribe or send recorded testimonies for transcription, or facilitates this process in order to prepare audio recordings to publish as text.
• Translates into English letters and comments from the field and responds to the sender. As necessary, works together with Associate Editor (and sometimes Product Manager and other related parties) to draft a response in English to be translated and sent in German.
• Develops themes, curates content around these themes and provides copy for the German Herald website on JSH-Online.
• As a Staff Editor, manages the collection of verifications for pieces originally published in German.
• May record testimonies in German and transcribe or send recorded testimonies for transcription, or facilitates this process.
• Translates into English letters and comments from the field and responds to the sender. If necessary, works together with Associate Editor (and sometimes Product Manager and other related parties) to draft a response in English to be translated and sent in German.
• Develops themes, curates content around this theme and provides copy for the German Herald homepage on JSH-Online.
• Determines content for weekly newsletter.
• Is responsible for meeting all deadlines.
• Coordinates with JSH audio team, web team, and BMPS.
• Reviews and approves audio pieces in German.
• Occasionally records audio programs/podcasts (in English and/or in German).
• Communicates with the Field and individuals to encourage submissions of articles and testimonies (written or audio).
• Is a member of the Translation Group at The Mother Church.
• Other projects, as assigned by management.

STAFF MANAGEMENT AND JOB CONTACTS

Reporting Relationships
Supervisor: Associate Editor
Managing Relationships
Coordinates the work of 3-8 individuals on German translation team

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education / Experience

• This position requires familiarity with the Herald field and fluency in German. A Bachelor’s degree, or the equivalent in experience, is required. Three to seven years of professional experience in project management, production and editing, or an equivalent experience in a comparable field required.

Knowledge / Skills

• The issue developer must be deeply familiar with the Bible and Mrs. Eddy’s writings.
• The individual must be aware of political, cultural, and social developments in the countries served by the German Herald, as well as the needs and interests of its readers.

Technology Skills

• Develop an ability to work in Google Drive, Microsoft Office, K4 content management system, Trello, Adobe and other platforms as needed.

Christian Science Information

• Membership in The Mother Church and Primary Class instruction required. Branch church membership and/or active in the public practice of Christian Science desirable.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.