Managing Editor
Company: The Christian and Missionary Alliance National Off
Location: Reynoldsburg
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Summary The Christian and Missionary Alliance
(C&MA) is seeking an experienced Managing Editor. This is a
full-time position located in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This position
works under the direction of the Director for Storytelling and is
responsible for the editorial production and strategic development
of this historical and formative magazine for the Christian and
Missionary Alliance. This position sits within Story Team's
purpose-driven framework, producing content designed to deepen
understanding and formation ? exploring theology, telling The
Alliance's stories with editorial depth, and growing new audiences
of the Alliance family in their faith and mission engagement In the
performance of these duties, this position will support the overall
mission of the C&MA as described below. Specific Duties
Editorial Leadership & Standards Manages the editorial direction of
Alliance Life for a digital-first web platform and print editions,
ensuring that editorial and graphic content meet high editorial,
design, and production quality standards Coordinates with the
Editor in Chief and the Director of Storytelling's narrative vision
while bringing specialized editorial and production expertise to
Alliance Life 's digital transformation Makes final decisions
regarding grammar, punctuation, consistency, editorial expression,
and word count for Alliance Life publications; updates and
maintains the office style sheet for editorial purposes Edits all
Alliance Life content for clarity, conciseness, and adherence to
editorial policies and stylistic standards Digital Transformation &
Production Leads the strategic transition of Alliance Life from a
traditional magazine model to a digital-first, web-based content
hub, developing workflows, publishing cadences, and editorial
approaches suited to digital distribution while maintaining the
quality and identity of the print edition Manages the Alliance Life
editorial calendar and production workflow in coordination with the
Director of Storytelling, ensuring alignment with the broader Story
Team communications calendar and Development objectives Coordinates
with the User Experience functional team to optimize the Alliance
Life digital platform experience and maintain
circulation/engagement objectives through strategic distribution
efforts Content Development & Curation Plans upcoming issues and
digital content well in advance of deadlines with attention to
suitable subject matter, doctrinal distinctives, reader concerns,
current religious issues, and field developments; conducts research
to verify the factual accuracy of content Commissions, edits, and
curates feature stories and photography for both digital and print
publication Contributes to the graphic development of the magazine
by helping to secure pertinent photos and supporting graphics for
inclusion in the layout; determines when freelance assistance is
needed and secures workers as approved by the Director of
Storytelling Coordinates with authors to ensure that factual data
or unsupported statements meet publication requirements for
completeness, continuity, and organizational alignment Writer &
Contributor Management Coordinates the writing, refining, editing,
and proofreading processes among editorial contributors and
freelancers working on Alliance Life content Identifies, recruits,
and collaborates with new and prospective writers; evaluates
manuscripts for potential publication and accepts or rejects as
appropriate Organizational Engagement Makes frequent contact within
the National Office and with the C&MA constituency to secure
supporting information and respond to inquiries May be asked to
attend biennial General Council and travel nationally or
internationally for story-gathering assignments The Christian and
Missionary Alliance (The Alliance, the C&MA) was birthed in
1887 from a vision of Pastor A. B. Simpson in New York City, who
became heartbroken over the plight of the homeless, the immigrant,
and the marginalized. Today, we share his passion to offer tangible
help and lasting hope to the world?s neediest people. We believe
that from the beginning of time, God set in motion a loving plan
for humanity that is carried out in each of us through the
redemptive work of Jesus Christ. We believe the best way to see
this plan fulfilled is by extending His love to those who have yet
to experience it. Through 2,000 churches in the United States and
700 workers in 70 countries, we pay forward the love of Jesus to
suffering and overlooked people in our communities and throughout
the world through a wide variety of developmental and compassionate
care projects and initiatives. Because the C&MA is a
Christ-centered global movement, we place a high value on employing
a diverse, multicultural workforce to accomplish His Great
Commission. Accordingly, we will be proactive throughout our hiring
process to embrace and cultivate racial and ethnic diversity among
our U.S. National Office staff. Requirements Four-year college
degree in related field required Requires 5 ? 7 years of experience
in a related position Preferred experience within the C&MA
Benefits Salary range $67,480 to $74,610 per year Health plan
(medical/dental/vision/HSA) Life Insurance 403(b) retirement plan
with a percentage of employer matching Retirement grant Long-Term
disability Paid time off (vacation/holidays/personal days) Sick
time (accrues, with additional extended illness bank for rollover
hours) Other paid leave (compassionate care, jury duty, parental,
etc.) Employee assistance program
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