Managing Editor: HeartCry Missionary Society

Managing Editor: HeartCry Missionary SocietyJob Description:HeartCry Missionary Society is seeking a Managing Editor to oversee and safeguard the quality of all written content produced by the ministry. This role ensures that publications are clear, accurate, theologically sound, and consistent with HeartCry's mission and convictions.This role oversees the editorial process from concept to publication, ensuring that written materials faithfully represent the ministry's work and honor Christ in tone, structure, and substance. Through disciplined editorial judgment and careful leadership of writers, the Managing Editor protects trust with missionaries, churches, and supporters. The work of this role ensures that everything published by HeartCry reflects excellence, restraint, and doctrinal faithfulness.The Managing Editor must exercise discernment, theological clarity, and structural judgment while guiding others toward stronger work. The Managing Editor serves as a final editorial gatekeeper, exercising theological clarity and structural judgment to ensure that all written communication is worthy of the mission it represents.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee the editorial process from intake through publicationEdit written content for clarity, accuracy, and theological faithfulnessGuide and develop writers through constructive feedbackManage the editorial calendar and publication flowCollaborate with internal teams and designersProject Management:Develop timelines, tasks, and progress to ensure all projects meet quality standards. Utilize processes, tools, and techniques to ensure that the team is organized and focused.Ministry Vision and Theology:Integrate HeartCry's vision and theology into all written media strategies and outputs.Oversee Content:Review and approve all content produced by the written media team, ensuring consistency with HeartCry's theology, culture, vision, and excellence.Position Qualifications:What We're Looking ForStrong editorial judgment and attention to detailClear theological alignment with HeartCry's doctrinal convictions, including substantial agreement with the 1689 London Baptist Confession of FaithAbility to lead writers through critique and revisionExperience managing content quality and deadlinesWillingness to work in person and collaborate closely with a teamPreferred ExperienceEditorial leadership or management experienceMinistry or missions-related publishing experienceExperience coordinating with design or production teamsJob Type:Full TimeSalary Range:TBDChurch/Organization NameHeartCry Missionary SocietyContact Name & Contact Info(540) 520-6534J-18808-Ljbffr