Description

The Good Book Company is hiring a Director of Editorial to lead our editorial team in producing resources that are biblical, relevant, and accessible, and to drive excellence in all that we publish. You’ll be responsible for overseeing the journey of each title through to production; leading the implementation of strategy in this crucial area of our organization; and editing a range of key titles. If you’re excited about serving the church with resources that are theologically faithful and high quality in content, and if you’re an encourager, an organizer, and someone people trust, then we’d love to hear from you.  

Please send your resumé, along with a cover letter outlining why you’d be a great fit and detailing one or two examples of the editorial achievements that you’re most proud of, to [email protected]

Full job description can be found at www.thegoodbook.com/careers

Director of Editorial

Location: Charlotte, NC (or remote, with travel)
Hours: Full time
Reports to: Publisher / Joint-CEO

Key Responsibilities

Editorial Leadership

• You’ll lead the editorial team, managing four senior editors and two proofreaders 
• You’ll assign projects and provide feedback and support to editors across all stages, ensuring clarity, quality, and strong collaboration
• You’ll edit 8–10 titles annually, working with authors to develop manuscripts to the highest quality through developmental and copy editing
• You’ll uphold our editorial standards and theological distinctives across all published titles
• You’ll travel to the UK office in London twice a year, including an extended visit when you begin the role
   

Operations

• You’ll be responsible for keeping books on schedule, overseeing progress from manuscript through to final files
• You’ll collaborate closely with our design, production, and marketing teams
• You’ll troubleshoot bottlenecks, flag risks, and keep communication flowing 

Strategy

• You will play a key role in shaping our future list by leading the editorial team as they discuss potential projects and sitting on our Publishing Board
• The role may include proactive acquisitions responsibilities, depending on experience

Requirements

About You

• You have 5+ years editorial experience, ideally in Christian book publishing, with a proven track record of shaping and delivering high-quality titles
• You hold a bachelor’s degree in biblical studies, theology, English, or a related field (a master’s degree or seminary is beneficial but not required)
• You’re able to handle theological questions with precision, clarity, and care, according to TGBC’s Statement of Faith
  You have led a team and enjoy managing people
• You are passionate about serving the evangelical church with biblical, relevant, and accessible resources
• You’re organized, calm under pressure, and able to balance responsibility with effective delegation
• You’re an encourager, a problem-solver, and someone people trust
• You’re skilled in developmental, line editing, and copy editing, and are comfortable working with a range of authors
• You’re confident contributing to acquisition decisions and author relationships, bringing both theological depth and commercial awareness
• You thrive in a collaborative, team-based publishing environment