Editorial Manager for The Spiritual Arts Foundation

The Spiritual Arts Foundation seeks an Editorial Manager who can guide and nurture our writers to create articles for our website and forthcoming magazine.

What will you be doing?

The Spiritual Arts Foundation is dedicated to promoting a deeper understanding of spirituality and the arts. We believe in the power of creativity and spiritual expression to inspire, uplift, and educate people on their personal and collective journeys.

We are seeking a passionate, experienced, and dedicated Editorial Manager to join our small, collaborative team. This role is part of a job-share arrangement, which means your workload will be light and flexible. As an Editorial Manager, you will play a key role in guiding, nurturing, and supporting our volunteer writers in developing meaningful, high-quality articles on topics related to spirituality and the arts. Your expertise will help shape content that inspires, educates, and uplifts our readership.

Key Responsibilities

• Editorial Oversight: Provide guidance, feedback, and editorial advice to writers on article ideas, structure, tone, and style to ensure they align with the Foundation's mission and values.
• Writer Support: Encourage and nurture our writers, offering constructive feedback that fosters their creative growth and supports the development of their unique voices.
• Content Development: Help develop and maintain a content calendar in collaboration with other Editorial Managers, suggesting timely and relevant themes on spirituality and the arts.
• Quality Control: Ensure that all content is well-written, inspiring, educational, and adheres to the highest editorial standards before publication.
• Collaboration: Work closely with fellow editorial managers and the broader team to share ideas, collaborate on special projects, and contribute to the growth of the Foundation’s vision.

Benefits

• Creative Contribution: Be part of a meaningful mission that blends creativity with spirituality, helping to shape content that educates and uplifts others.
• Flexible Hours: Work in a flexible, remote role with a light workload as part of a job-share arrangement.
• Collaboration: Work with like-minded individuals passionate about making a difference through art and spirituality.
• Personal Growth: Expand your own understanding of spirituality and the arts while guiding and mentoring others.

What are we looking for?

Qualifications & Experience

• Editorial Experience: Proven experience in editorial management, ideally within publications related to spirituality, arts, or related fields.
• Published Works: A history of having articles or creative writing published in magazines, journals, or online platforms is highly desirable.
• Passion for Spirituality & the Arts: A deep interest in spirituality, creativity, and the arts, with the ability to engage and inspire others on these subjects.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to advise and guide writers, offering both encouragement and constructive feedback in a positive, nurturing manner.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for clarity and empathy in feedback.
• Team Player: Comfortable working as part of a small, collaborative team where roles are shared, and ideas are exchanged freely.

Personal Attributes

• Inspirational and motivating, with a natural ability to nurture talent.
• Strong belief in the mission and values of The Spiritual Arts Foundation.
• Reliable, with the ability to manage your own workload effectively.
• Positive and open-minded, willing to explore new ideas and approaches.

What difference will you make?

Spirituality has never been represented by an arts organisation before the creation of The Spiritual Arts Foundation, and you will have the crucial role of helping to advise, encourage, guide and nurture our writers in creating articles that will inspire, uplift and educate the public on all aspects of spirituality and the arts.