POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:                Managing Editor/MAST Journal                    Original Date:  2/2023

DEPARTMENT:         Human Resources                                         Revision date:  2/19/23

REPORTS TO:           Editor and Editorial Board of MAST Journal

FLSA Status:             Contract Position

Sustained and inspired by their relationship with God and one another, the mission of the Sisters of Mercy is to respond with vision and compassion to the needs of people who are poor, sick, and uneducated.  This mission serves as a motivational force in the day-to-day activities of the employees of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and as we extend compassion and mercy to others, practice and encourage social justice, and strive to live mercifully.  Institute of the Sisters of Mercy employee handbook

JOB PURPOSE:

Collaborate with the Editor and Editorial Board in all aspects of editing and publishing, implementing online publication, posting and advertisement of The MAST Journal, a journal of Theology, Spirituality and Ministry of MAST (Mercy Association of Scripture and Theology www.mastrsm.org  

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with editor and editorial board to determine issue theme.
• Develop pipeline of submissions and roster of contributors
• Recommend topics and writers to editor and editorial board
• Develop editorial processes, including but not limited to approvals on contributors, submissions, drafts, edits and final copy; workflow and deadlines.
• Participate as needed in editorial planning meetings with editorial board
• Create editorial calendar for print and online content
• Attend quarterly editorial planning meetings with editor and editorial board
• Collaborate with designer, translator and other colleagues, as needed
• Other duties as requested

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  QUALIFICATIONS:

  Education, Competencies and Experience

   

  To perform the job successfully, an individual should have the following education, competencies, and experience:

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• M.A. level in Catholic theology, biblical studies, spirituality, pastoral ministry, or related field.
• Previous editing experience, preferably of an academic periodical or journal.
• Strong writer and editor, with a proven record of accomplishment of delivering thoughtful, engaging content; previous editing experience, preferably of an academic periodical or journal.
• Culturally conversant or has worked in a multicultural or international context.

• Preferred Qualifications

§  Understanding and appreciation of the traditions and culture associated with the Sisters of Mercy.

§  Spanish literacy desirable for either translating or working with translators to disseminate the Journal to Spanish-speaking readership.

§  Experience in small press publishing.

If interested, please contact Patricia Talone, RSM:

 Ptalone@sistersofmercy.org