America Magazine Job Opening for Associate Editor for Latino Issues

Job title: Associate Editor, Print and Digital Company: America Media Reports to: Executive Editor Industry: PublishingArea of Interest: EditorialLocation: New York City Position Type:  Full Time

About America Media:

America is a smart, Catholic take on faith and culture, the leading provider of editorial content for thinking Catholics and those who want to know what Catholics are thinking. ​America leads the conversation about faith and culture by producing excellent, unique, relevant and accessible content across multiple platforms. Our contributors are the principal figures in the American Catholic Church today, the decision-makers and opinion leaders who drive the ecclesial and civic debate about religion, society, politics and the arts. Our weekly magazine, ​America​, has been published continuously since 1909, making it one of the oldest periodicals in the United States today. The Job: America Media seeks an Associate Editor for digital and print to lead ​America​’s coverage of the Latino Catholic experience in the United States. The Associate Editor will report stories, cultivate writers and travel to cover important events of interest to the Latino community in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. The Associate Editor will provide feedback on articles being considered for publication by the editor in chief, write editorials in his or her area of expertise, review and edit manuscripts and proofread content. Professional Requirements:

​B.A. or B.F.A required, advanced degree preferred. ​3+ years of experience Excellent writing and proofreading skills. Editorial sensibilities that align with the mission of America Media Team player with strong communication and computer skills Knowledge and interest in the Catholic Church Bilingual proficiency, written and spoken (English and Spanish)

Expertise: In addition to broad knowledge of the faith, tradition and social justice teachings of the Catholic Church, it is desirable that associate editors have a specific area or areas of expertise. For this position America is looking for candidates with deep knowledge and interest in the issues affecting Latino Catholics in America, including though not limited to immigration, education and economic mobility. Candidates should have a broad range of contacts in the Latino community. Though most content in this area will be published in English, candidates should be able to vet translations in cases in which ​America​ chooses to publish in both Spanish and English.

Please forward cover letter telling us a little more about yourself than we will see in your resume, along with salary requirements and resume to: jobs@americamagazine.org