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Catholic Diocese of Saginaw - Chief Content Creator/Magazine Editor
A Missionary Storyteller for an Apostolic Age
Reports to: Director of Communications
FLSA Status: Full-time position; Exempt (Salaried)
Location: Chancery Office, Saginaw, Michigan — primarily an in-office position
Qualifications: A practicing Catholic and credible witness to the faith, committed to lifelong discipleship. Education: Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, marketing, public relations or a related field, with three to five years of professional experience in journalism, communications, marketing, public relations, multimedia storytelling or a related discipline.
Our Mission
The Diocese of Saginaw exists to courageously proclaim the living Gospel so that Jesus may lead people to salvation through his healing, love, and mercy. Communication is not simply a support function of that mission. It is one of the ways we evangelize — telling the stories of what Christ is doing in our parishes, schools and ministries, and inviting others into an encounter with him.
We are looking for more than an editor, writer or content producer. We are looking for a missionary storyteller — someone who understands that every story, photograph, video, podcast, social media post and magazine page can become an opportunity to lead someone closer to Jesus Christ.
This person will help tell the story of a Diocese on mission, guided by the vision and pastoral priorities of the Bishop — One Heart and Mind.
This is not simply a content-production role. It is a call to use the tools of modern communications boldly, creatively and faithfully in service to the Gospel.
What Success Looks Like — Three Outcomes:
Christ at the Center of Every Story: Our communications should unmistakably reflect who we are and why we exist.
The Magazine Editor/Chief Content Creator will seek out and tell compelling stories of faith, conversion, discipleship, service, vocations and evangelization throughout the Diocese. Whether the platform is Great Lakes Bay Catholic magazine, our website, social media, video, podcasts or email, our storytelling should ultimately help people encounter Christ.
Bold and Creative Catholic Storytelling : We want to become innovators in Catholic communications.
This position will help the Diocese continually discover better ways to tell its story — embracing emerging platforms, new technology and creative approaches while remaining faithfully aligned with the teachings of the Catholic Church and the Bishop's vision for a Missionary Diocese.
The right person will be curious, imaginative, and willing to experiment. This storyteller understands that the way people consume information continues to change and will help us meet people where they are.
A Communications Team United in Mission: Great storytelling begins with relationships.
The Magazine Editor/Chief Content Creator will build trust with priests, deacons, parish and school leaders, Chancery team members, volunteers and the faithful throughout the Diocese. This person will listen well, discover stories others may overlook and help people share how God is working in their lives and communities.
We want a gifted communicator who cares more about the success of the mission than personal recognition — someone who views fellow Chancery team members as family and understands that communication exists to serve the Church.
Essential Duties
• Serve as Editor of Great Lakes Bay Catholic, the Diocese's award-winning, six-times-a year magazine, helping oversee the entire editorial process from story development and assignments through editing, production and distribution.
- Serve as a chief content creator for the Diocese, developing original stories and content for the magazine, diocesan website, social media, email newsletters, podcasts, video and emerging platforms.
- Bring to life the three pillars of the Diocese: Love and Support a unified presbyterate on mission, Build and equip disciples to be sent on mission, Go after the lost sheep.
(This is not an exhaustive list of job duties or requirements for employment)
Interested and Qualified Candidates should email their letter of intent, resume and list of professional references to:
John Gonzalez, Director of Communications jgonzalez@diosag.org
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in editor in chief jobs.
- 7 or more years of editorial experience, including managing editors or staff writers
- Demonstrated ability to set and execute a multi-platform content strategy
- Experience overseeing editorial calendars, production workflows, and publishing schedules
- Strong writing, editing, and story development skills across multiple content formats
- Proficiency with content management systems and digital publishing tools
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, English, or a related field
Tips for Your Editor in Chief Job Search
Quantify your editorial scope and reach
Your resume should show the size of the teams you've led, the volume of content you've overseen, and audience growth you've driven. Numbers give hiring managers a concrete sense of your editorial footprint, not just your title.
Tailor your portfolio to the outlet type
A portfolio built around long-form investigative work won't land as well at a fast-paced digital brand. Pull clips and projects that mirror the content format, voice, and audience of each role you're targeting.
Apply early to roles that fit
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Signal strategic vision in your cover letter
Editor in chief hiring managers want to see how you think about content direction, not just execution. Use your cover letter to describe one editorial decision you made that shifted a publication's strategy or audience engagement.
Prepare a 30-60-90 day editorial plan
Many final-round interviews for editor in chief roles include a presentation on how you'd approach the first three months. Research the outlet's current content gaps and competitive positioning before you walk in.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate terms
Before discussing compensation, clarify headcount, budget authority, and reporting structure. Editor in chief roles vary widely in actual decision-making power, and misaligned expectations on scope are a common reason new hires leave within a year.
Editor in Chief Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most editor in chiefs?
The companies hiring the most editor in chiefs right now include ACBJ, ACGME, and Elsevier, with the largest share of openings in Massachusetts, Georgia, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Media companies, digital publishers, and large brands with in-house content teams consistently post the most openings at this level.
How many editor in chief jobs are remote?
About 83% of editor in chief openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the shift in how digital-first publishers and content-heavy brands staff senior editorial roles. Fully remote positions are most common at digital media outlets, newsletters, and content agencies, while print-rooted or broadcast organizations tend to require on-site presence.
How do you become an editor in chief?
Most editor in chiefs move up through staff writer, senior editor, and managing editor roles before reaching the top position. Building a record of leading editorial teams, owning a publication's voice, and making content strategy decisions is what separates candidates at this level. Developing cross-functional experience with product, marketing, or audience growth teams strengthens your case for the step up.
Can you get an editor in chief job with limited experience?
Breaking into an editor in chief role with limited experience is difficult, but it's more achievable at smaller outlets, startups, or niche digital publications that need someone to build an editorial function from scratch. Demonstrating ownership of an independent publication, newsletter, or content project can substitute for traditional career progression if you can show real audience outcomes.
What does the editor in chief interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter or HR screen, followed by interviews with the hiring manager and cross-functional stakeholders such as the CEO, CMO, or publisher. Most final rounds include a strategic presentation or editorial vision exercise. References from past direct reports are common at this level, so prepare contacts who can speak to your leadership style as well as your editorial judgment.
Where can I find and apply to editor in chief jobs?
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