Editorial Producer

● Maintain strong awareness of the ideas, questions, cultural conversations, and audience needs shaping Summit’s work in worldview, theology, parenting, and formation.

Team Collaboration

• ●  Partner with the Content team through regular editorial planning and ideation, helping shape a cohesive content calendar across

  all formats.

• ●  Identify opportunities for written content to relate to, complement, or be supported by video, podcasts, or other media.

• ●  Partner with Marketing & Sales to support successful launches and promotion of books and written resources, including providing

  editorial input, source material, and content assets.

• ●  Collaborate across departments to maintain consistency in Summit’s organizational voice and editorial standards.

  FUNCTIONAL JOB COMPETENCIES

  Underlying characteristics of an individual (skills, proficiencies, attributes, and behaviors).

• ●  Committed to the mission and vision of Summit Ministries

• ●  Strong servant leadership skills that are in line with the values of Summit Ministries

• ●  Strong verbal and written communication skills

• ●  Strong editorial instincts and demonstrated ability to identify what makes written content clear, compelling, useful, and

  appropriate for a defined audience

• ●  Ability to provide clear, constructive, and tactful editorial feedback while preserving strong author and contributor relationships

• ●  Demonstrated ability to coach and develop writers, helping emerging authors strengthen their craft

• ●  Strong command of the English language and working knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style

• ●  Ability to simplify complex ideas in written form

• ●  Exceptional attention to detail

• ●  Proficiency with common editorial and collaborative writing tools, including Microsoft Word and Google Docs

• ●  Ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks, follow schedules, and meet deadlines

  JOB QUALIFICATIONS

  Minimum requirements, degrees, and experience to be considered for this position.

• ●  Has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, an active prayer life, and active involvement in a local church.

• ●  Understands, embraces, and can clearly articulate a biblical worldview.

• ●  Adaptable to Summit’s culture.

• ●  Education: Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, or a related field. Master’s degree in theology, apologetics,

  or a related field is helpful but not required.

• ●  Experience: 3–5 years of experience in editorial, production editing, developmental editing, or a similar field. Book publishing

  experience is strongly preferred.

  SUMMIT CORE VALUES

  All employees are expected to embody and uphold Summit’s Core Values.

• ●  Biblical Worldview (2 Timothy 3:16–17)

• ●  Essential Christianity (Ephesians 4:1–6)

• ●  Truth and Relationship (2 Timothy 2:24–26)

• ●  Pursuing Excellence (Philippians 4:8)

• ●  Stewardship (1 Peter 4:10)

  WORKING CONDITIONS

• ●  Primarily in an office environment.

• ●  May be expected to travel on a limited basis.

  COMPENSATION

  Pay Range: $54,000 – $75,000

  We anticipate most offers falling between $55,000 and $68,000, depending on relevant experience and qualifications. Candidates bringing exceptional expertise may be considered toward the upper end of the full range.

  Full-time employees are eligible for:
  ● Vacation Time & Vacation Payout
  ● Personal Time Off
  ● Holidays
  ● Additional Supplemental Leave
  ● Family Medical Leave
  ● Health Insurance
  ● Dental Insurance
  ● Vision Insurance
  ● Health Savings Account/Health Reimbursement Account ● Life Insurance
  ● Retirement/401k Plan
  ● Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

● EAP (Employee Assistance Program) ● Applicable Tuition Reimbursement
● Bookstore and Conference Discounts

Applications will be open until December 18, 2026.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be required of the job holder based upon ministry and business needs and at the request of Summit management.