Editorial Manager, Scripture Products

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Summary:

As the Editorial Manager for Scripture Products, you will help advance American Bible Society’s strategic goals in Scripture Engagement and Bible advocacy. As part of the Content Development team, you will apply your background in biblical and historical theology, communications skills, and project management training to collaborate with internal and external subject matter experts to create new audience-focused, Bible-based multimedia products for ABS delivery platforms. This role emphasizes serving teen and young adult audiences in the United States, and expanding ABS content offerings to support churches. You will have opportunities to write and present content in person, in podcasts, and through the ABS learning management system. You will also help establish and implement processes to track content development and ensure quality assurance.

Minimum Spiritual and Personal Commitment:

• Demonstrate a personal commitment to Jesus Christ.
• Identify with and participate in a Christian church and proactively seek to grow in their Christian faith.
• Actively participate in organizational prayer, devotional times, and organization-wide events.
• Maintain an exemplary standard of Christian ethics, behavior, and conduct within ABS and in their public and private life outside of ABS and always seek to uphold ABS’ Standards of Conduct and Affirmation of Biblical Community.
• Demonstrate Christian maturity in all interactions as displayed by good judgment based on biblical values and principles.
• Actively incorporate their faith in all aspects of their daily work.
• Demonstrate desire and ability to support organizational biblical and religious goals and participate in regular work-related spiritual activities without reservation.
• Have a personal passion for and belief in the Word of God, its ability to transform lives, and the mission of American Bible Society.
• Demonstrate alignment with the vision, mission, and values of American Bible Society.

Key Responsibilities:Content creation and development:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of editorial strategies aligned to ABS goals and audience needs, helping create content that introduces audiences to the Bible and encourages deeper engagement over time
• Develop content adapted to the interests and needs of target demographics, especially teens and young adults, in a variety of media formats (written lessons, short videos, podcasts, interviews, reading plans, etc.) that help people take their next steps with the Bible and deepen their excitement, connection, and confidence about the Bible
• Assist in overseeing the expansion of ABS’s content offerings for traditional Christian communions (e.g., Catholic and Orthodox).
• Write and publish content that respects and highlights the hermeneutical, liturgical, and theological resources and heritages of different communions as they interact with the Bible.
• Represent ABS content publicly, as assigned in alignment with ABS messaging, through video courses, podcasts, conferences, and other outlets

Editorial Support:

• Provide product support as assigned (print, audio, video) with content pitched at multiple levels of complexity for target audiences
• Work with the Content Development team in an editing process that ensures clarity, consistency, and accuracy of published content
• Manage contract writers and contributors as assigned in accordance with ABS content development standards
• Collaborate as assigned with other ABS departments on content publishing goals
• Build and maintain relationships with ABS partners.

Project Management:

• Collaborate with ABS project managers and IT services to establish a product development system to track projects from proposals to final evaluation.
• Provide project management support for Content Development team and maintain thorough tracking and analytics for publication projects throughout their life cycle
• Manage multiple multimedia projects as assigned

Accessible Biblical Scholarship:

• Provide subject matter expertise in historical theology and specific church doctrines to ensure product fit and interconfessional awareness. Provide guidance in communicating deep concepts in accessible ways.
• Assist with planning interdisciplinary academic and public thought conferences and oversee the subsequent adaptation of conference materials into accessible content (reading plans, coursework, videos) tuned for target audiences (including church leaders and those new to the Bible).

Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s degree in theology or biblical studies or the equivalent work experience. Doctorate preferred.
• Experience: Project management experience in an editorial or creative environment, 2+ years (PMP helpful but not required). Classroom and remote teaching experience helpful, especially experience with high school or college students.
• Technical Skills: Basic office productivity software

1. Excellent grammar, writing, and presentation skills
2. Basic editorial skills
3. Strong knowledge of the Bible, biblical themes, and historic interpretation of the Bible
4. Strong knowledge of traditional Christianity and Christian history and interconfessional awareness
5. Ability to design courses in an in-person or virtual environment
6. Experience working within an LMS environment
7. Basic understanding of adult learning theory, instructional models, and assessment strategies (experience with coursework for teens and young adults helpful but not required)
8. Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners

Key Competencies:All ABS staff must demonstrate the following skills:

• Demonstrate desire and ability to support organizational biblical and religious goals and participate in regular work-related spiritual activities without reservation.
• Have a personal passion for and belief in the Word of God, its ability to transform lives, and the mission of American Bible Society.
• Demonstrate alignment with the vision, mission, and values of American Bible Society.

All staff must demonstrate the following skills at a level fitting their role:

Communication Skills:

• Complex Communication: Proficient in communicating complex ideas to various stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.

Teamwork and Collaboration:

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Leads teams effectively, builds strong team dynamics, and fosters a collaborative organizational culture.

Cultural Competence and Inclusion:

• Cultural Awareness: Respects and values diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Service Orientation:

• Service Solutions: Understands service recipients’ needs, develops solutions to meet those needs, and builds relationships.

Adaptability and Flexibility:

• Responsive Adjustment: Adjusts strategies based on new information, remains flexible in dynamic environments.

Time Management and Organization:

• Efficient Coordination: Prioritizes tasks, manages multiple projects, and ensures team deadlines are met.

Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking:

• Analytical Problem Solving: Analyzes complex problems, develops solutions, and makes decisions independently.

Leadership and Initiative:

• Initiative: Takes proactive steps to complete tasks, solve problems and take on new challenges.

All people managers must demonstrate the following skills at a level fitting their role:

Strategic Thinking and Decision Making:

• Strategic Alignment: Develops plans that align with team objectives and organizational goals.

Continuous Learning and Development:

• Self-Development: Seeks out opportunities to learn and grow own skills, while sharing development opportunities with others.

Innovation and Creativity:

• Creative Thinking: Suggests new ideas and approaches to tasks.

Physical Demands/Work EnvironmentPhysical Demands:

• Primarily sedentary work; requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse/trackpad, and other office equipment.
• Ability to view a computer screen for prolonged periods and read printed and digital documents.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials (e.g., files, boxes, office supplies) up to 20 lbs. on an occasional basis.

American Bible Society is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities and ensuring a workplace free from discrimination. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to participate in the application process and perform the essential functions of their job.

Office Location:

ABS Headquarters (Old City Philadelphia)

Core Hours:

8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Travel Required:

Occasional travel to meetings or events (local or overnight).

Additional Information:

• Background Check: Candidates must pass a background check as a condition of employment. This may include criminal history, credit check, and verification of employment and education history.
• Reference Checks: Employment is contingent upon satisfactory reference checks.
• Eligibility to Work: Candidates must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Affirmation of Biblical Community: Candidates must sign and agree to uphold the ABS Affirmation of Biblical Community as a condition of employment.

American Bible Society is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. We believe in the inherent dignity and worth of every individual, created in the image of God, and strive to reflect Christ’s love and justice in our employment practices.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is rooted in our Christian faith and values, which call us to love and respect all people.

As a faith-based organization, we require employees to affirm and uphold our Christian beliefs as a condition of employment. This requirement is consistent with our mission and ensures that our work environment aligns with our core values and deeply held religious principles.