The 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 French. The Issue Developer may also be the Staff Editor in French, and as such reviews, grades, edits, and communicates with authors and verifiers for all submissions to JSH in French.
Requirements
- Curates and supervises production of the French 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.
- 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
- Manages translation team for all translations, reviews, proofing and copyediting and reads and approves final copy in French.
- Reviews, grades, and edits French submissions, working with other Staff Editors when needed.
- Manages translation of French submissions into English for editing.
- Manages translation of the edits made in English back into French.
- Communicates with authors during the editing process and has them approve their edited pieces in French.
- Communicates directly with authors about revisions to their pieces.
- Manages the collection of verifications for pieces originally published in French.
- May record testimonies in French and transcribe or send recorded testimonies for transcription, or facilitate 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 French.
- Develops themes, curates content around this theme and provides copy for the French 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 French.
- Occasionally records audio programs/podcasts (in English and/or in French).
- Communicates with the Field and individuals to encourage submissions of articles and testimonies (written or audio).
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
