Production Editor

Lifeway is seeking a Production Editor that edits marketing content across print, digital, social, email, and product descriptions to ensure accuracy, readability, and consistency. Applies Lifeway Style Guide, Brand Standards, and the Chicago Manual of Style while providing feedback and training to teammates. Contributes to improving editorial practices and strengthening the customer experience

Why Lifeway? 

Lifeway is a place where you can bring your faith and work experience to join in the most important mission in the world: making disciples of Jesus Christ. Whether you’re a creator or storyteller, data guru or problem-solver, or anywhere in between, if you’re passionate about serving the church, we have a place for you. Lifeway has a strong Work from Anywhere (WFA) culture that is deeply focused on our mission and values. While headquartered in Nashville, TN, many of our positions are remote-eligible and have autonomy and flexibility with work hours. We provide equipment and resources to ensure team members have access to a productive and ergonomic workspace. We believe building relationships and community is essential to how we work together, so Lifeway hosts all-team meetings several times per year and provides travel for key team gatherings for remote-based team members. Full-time employees are eligible for enrollment in our comprehensive benefits plans including healthcare, vacation and sick time, holiday pay, care days, 401(k) plan, maternity and paternity leave, adoption assistance, mission trip time, and more. If this sounds like a place where you would be excited to serve the kingdom of God, we would love for you to join our team.

Learn more about our culture at team.lifeway.com/culture-code 

                       This is a remote position in the U.S. with occasional travel to Nashville for in-person team gatherings. #LI-Remote 

• Lives out Lifeway’s mission and values, showing deep commitment to Kingdom work
• Edit marketing content for grammar, punctuation, syntax, readability, and consistency. 
• Apply style guidelines across mediums to maintain a consistent voice and presentation. 
• Perform advanced fact-checking for product names, pricing, dates, and links. 
• Anticipate potential inconsistencies and work with content creators or Marketing Strategists to resolve them. 
• Provide Feedback and Training: Offer constructive feedback on editing practices and share suggestions that raise overall quality.  
• Train others in applying Lifeway Style Guide, Brand Standards, and Ministry Area standards. 
• Partner with creative and marketing teams to refine messaging for diverse audiences, ensuring clarity, tone, and campaign alignment.  
• Contribute editing input that enhances the customer experience and campaign impact.  
• Partner with ministry area leaders to develop and refine individual style guides as needed. 
• Contribute to process improvements, share best practices, and provide feedback on editing platforms such as Adobe Workfront.  
• Consistently meet deadlines and support others in meeting theirs for major marketing assets and campaign deliverables. 
• Minimal travel, often overnight 

Education

Associate’s degree in Journalism, Communications, English or similar, required

Bachelor's degree in Journalism,Communications, English or similar, preferred

Masters degree, not required 

Advanced graduate degree (PhD, etc.), not required

Skills, Knowledge, & Experiences, required

• Strong proficiency in editing and fact-checking, producing accurate, clear, and consistent content. 
• Considerable knowledge of digital tools, including Adobe and Microsoft 365, to complete editing tasks and improve workflows. 
• Proficient in collaboration and training, working with teams to refine messaging and strengthen editorial quality.

Actively involved in an evangelical Christian church 

Skills, Knowledge, & Experiences, preferred 

• MLA and Chicago Manual of Style editing experience strongly preferred