Do you have a heart for equipping the local church and believers with biblically sound, trustworthy resources? Are you detail oriented and proficient in editing text? Do you have a deep understanding of theology and proficiency in biblical languages such as Hebrew and Greek? If so, read on!
Lifeway is searching for the next Editor to join our Bibles & References team! In this role, you’ll be responsible for editing Bibles, Bible reference books and commentaries to ensure their theological integrity and overall flow. You’ll contribute commentary, content and translation support to authors and partners across Lifeway.
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Responsibilities:
As an Editor for Lifeway’s Bibles & References team you will:
Live out Lifeway’s mission and values, showing deep commitment to Kingdom work
Review and edit Bibles, commentaries, and reference books to ensure theological alignment, logical flow, biblical and historical accuracy. You’ll also contribute commentary, content and translation support to authors and partners across Lifeway.
Support and supplement the work of authors by suggesting exegetical comments, assisting with vision casting and concept development. You’ll cultivate relationships with authors to strengthen partnerships, influence and productivity.
Manage projects, timelines, assignments, duties and progress to ensure that key stakeholder commitments are fulfilled by critical deadlines. Includes, but not limited to partnering with authors, internal editors, graphic designers, vendors and production.
Contribute to internal committees and cross-functional projects.
Represent Lifeway at industry, denominational and public events.
Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Biblical Studies, Theology or similar, PhD preferred
3 years experience in editorial work, preferably in the field of theology
Strong working proficiency in Greek and Hebrew, with an emphasis in biblical translation theory and exegesis
Effective collaboration, communication and project management skills
Some travel required
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