Encylcopaedia Britannica is hiring a new Assistant Editor in Comparative Religion.

This position could be ideal for a historian of religion with a MA or Ph.D. in History.

Here is the job ad from Encyclopaedia Britannica:

Encyclopaedia Britannica is looking for a dynamic, knowledgeable, digital-first writer and editor who will be responsible for Britannica’s coverage of religion.

Britannica is singularly proud of its 254-year history as a publisher and disseminator of knowledge for students as well as lifelong learners. Our mission now is to reach learners where they live online and to engage with them in the multitude of ways people learn, including through visually driven storytelling.

Demonstrable subject matter expertise is essential for this role. The ideal candidate will also have the curiosity and enthusiasm to reach beyond their area of expertise, create content about topics that may not be immediately familiar, and be energized by sharing what they know and what they’ve learned with Britannica’s audience.

Being an editor at Britannica means working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment that values the trustworthiness of its content more than anything else, and the successful candidate will thrive in this setting. The successful candidate will also be committed to producing content that is clear, fair, accurate, and relevant.

ROLE: ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE EDITOR – RELIGION

LOCATION: Chicagoland/Hybrid

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

● Planning, in partnership with colleagues, contributors, and advisers, coverage of religion and faith as both an academic and sociological area of importance.

● Editing, writing, and commissioning articles that reflect current developments in these subject areas, as well as creating other types of content for Britannica.com.

● Collaborating with media editors and illustrators on the acquisition and production of images, videos, and other media.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

● Applicant should have significant writing and editing experience. Please include links to three appropriate writing samples with your application.

● Applicants should have an M.A. or Ph.D. in religious studies, theology, or a related subject; a bachelor’s degree with professional experience and broad contacts in a specific field of study will be considered a substitute.

Britannica strives to provide its users with trustworthy, verified information in a constantly changing world. We aspire to fulfill that mission with a diverse, multigenerational workforce with a variety of life experiences and points of view. All backgrounds and cultures are welcomed.

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