Developmental Editor
Title: Developmental Editor
Type of Employment: Non-Exempt, Full-Time or Part-Time
Reports to: Editorial Director
Date: July 2026
Salary Range: $20-$30/hour
Essential job functions:
- Devoted to Jesus Christ as a Born-Again Christian, who fully supports the DeepRoots Statement of Faith and performs in such a way as to fulfill the ministry mission statement
- Participates in a local Christian church as a member in good standing
- Displays spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities that reflect Christ and His character.Possesses a deep and thorough knowledge of the Bible and a commitment to relying upon the Holy Spirit for wisdom and power
- Committed to the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18–20) according to Christ’s command and refuses to cooperate with false gospels.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job duties:
- Research theological, philosophical, and cultural topics to develop accurate and engaging curriculum content
- Write and revise lessons, active engagements, and supplemental materials for students and teachers
- Translate complex concepts into content that is clear, engaging, age-appropriate, and applicable for young learners
- Collaborate with editors, production teams, and subject matter experts to complete projects
- Incorporate feedback through multiple rounds of revision while maintaining quality and consistency
- Meet project deadlines while managing multiple assignments simultaneously
- Contribute creative ideas for new curriculum resources and instructional approaches
- Assist with general editing and copyediting throughout the curriculum development process, as assigned
- Assist with other editorial and administrative tasks as needed
Education and experience requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Bible, Education, Theology, or related field
Required Qualifications:
Excellent writing, editing, and research skills
- Excellent grammar, proofreading, and copyediting skills
- Strong understanding of Scripture and Christian theology
- Ability to communicate complex ideas in an engaging, age-appropriate manner
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to format documents accurately and maintain consistency across multiple resources
Preferred Qualifications:
- Teaching or classroom experience
- Experience writing curriculum, education materials, or Bible studies
- Experience copyediting educational, curriculum, or publishing materials
- Familiarity with editorial style guides and publishing workflows
- Experience working in a collaborative editorial or publishing environment
Technology requirements:
- Familiar with Google Workspace
Physical requirements:
- The ability to remain in a seated or stationary position for a significant portion of the workday
- The ability to see details at close range and to hear and speak clearly to communicate with colleagues and clients
Working conditions:
- Works remotely from home
- Must be able to multitask
- May be required to work overtime
- Employees who are required to drive for company business must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and an acceptable driving record. If an incident/accident does occur, insurance claims are to be directed to the employee’s primary vehicle insurance. Mileage reimbursement is provided.