What are the responsibilities and job description for the Proofreader, Bible & Church Resources position at Crossway?
Title: Proofreader, Bible and Church Resources
Reports to: Editor, Bibles and Church Resources
General Description of Responsibilities:
The Bibles and Church Resources proofreader is responsible for assisting the Bible and Church Resources team by proofreading new products and performing other editorial tasks as needed. THIS IS A NON-REMOTE POSITION.
Specific Responsibilities
- Review the layout and typesetting of newly typeset Bibles and Church Resources products, working closely with the Editorial and Production teams to determine exact proofreading needs on a project-by-project basis.
- Check Bible and church resources products for grammar, spelling, punctuation, accuracy of Bible quotations, form of notes, and consistency of style.
- Perform miscellaneous production duties, as assigned. These include but are not limited to:
- Proofread a pre-typeset template in preparation for typesetting
- Run automated scripts to check typesetters’ work in InDesign
- Review the paragraph and character styles used in a typeset file
- Prepare previously published content for future products using InCopy
- Perform miscellaneous editorial duties to help the editorial team, as reviewed and approved by supervisor
- Assist with the reprint correction process
- Attend regular meetings with the Editorial team and the Production team
Position Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree
- Basic and growing knowledge of the English language, including grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and punctuation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Willingness to learn the principles set forth in the The Chicago Manual of Style, 18th edition
- Aptitude with Microsoft Word
- Experience working in Adobe InCopy and InDesign, preferred but not necessary
- Adherence to a robust evangelical theology in the historic stream of the Reformation—that is, broadly Reformed in line with the doctrinal DNA of Crossway’s publishing ministry—and willingness to affirm Crossway’s Statement of Faith, Statement of Classic Reformation Orthodoxy, and statements on Human Sexuality and Complementarity
Personal Qualities
A love for God’s word and his church. Commitment to an evangelical, historic Reformational understanding of the Bible, the gospel, and Christian doctrine. A genuine faith in Jesus Christ as one’s Lord and Savior, and active participation in a local church. A personable demeanor with a willing, servant’s heart. Creative, collaborative, energetic, organized, timely, excellent in execution.
Publishing Ministry Commitment:
Commitment to the Crossway publishing ministry and vision, as summarized in the following statement of purpose: By God’s grace: (a) to bring men, women, and children to Christ as their Lord and Savior; (b) to help individual Christians and the church grow in knowledge and understanding of the Bible and the Christian life; (c) to bear witness to God’s Truth, Beauty, and Righteousness, and the Lordship of Christ in every area of life; and (d) to glorify our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in every way.
Compensation
Salary range is $45,000 to $60,000. Competitive salary based on previous work experience, education, and acquired skills. Salary commensurate with current standards for comparable positions and responsibilities within publishing and other leading not-for-profit ministries. Compensation reviewed and evaluated annually by the Executive Compensation Committee (ECC) of the Crossway Board of Directors. Full-time position 40 hours a week with competitive salary and benefits. Paid vacation and holidays.
Benefit Program:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for full time employees after 30 days of employment with employer contribution to costs
- Three medical plan options available with monthly premium costs for a family from $125-$300
- Life, long term, and short term disability insurance for full time employees paid by company
- Additional voluntary life insurance offerings paid by employee
- Paid vacation and illness days for full time employees (part time employees PTO accrual based on hours worked.)
- 11 paid holiday for full time employees (part time employees holiday pay dependent on schedule)
- Participation in retirement plan including 25% company match of up to $1,500 for full time and part time employees (temporary employees not eligible.)
Salary : $45,000 - $60,000