CPH seeks production editor

Concordia Publishing House (CPH), St. Louis, seeks to fill the following position: Production Editor, Level II.

This position carries out tasks for the Concordia Commentary series or other products or product groups as assigned. Tasks include copyediting and formatting with a careful eye toward maintaining professional standards.

Specific duties include:

Place electronic files in the commentary template and apply correct style tags, as necessary.

Input Greek and Hebrew text, as necessary. Oversee any freelance copyeditor as assigned.

Read developed commentary manuscripts for (a) conformity to Scripture and LCMS doctrine; (b) house/commentary style; (c) standard rules of grammar and spelling; (d) clarity of thought and organization; (e) accuracy of facts and sources; (f) placement of artwork, maps and diagrams, making all changes in the electronic copy of the manuscript.

Check accuracy and copyright information of quotes and references.

Review and act upon author comments to edited manuscript.

Put edited manuscript into electronic layout files.

Review page sets to ensure everything is in place and all queries and concerns are resolved.

Make needed changes, including Hebrew and Greek changes.

Oversee the preparation of the indexes and copyedit them.

Candidates should possess a Master of Divinity or equivalent from a seminary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) or a partner seminary; a minimum of four years’ experience in theological editing and/or writing, preferably in a publishing environment; and demonstrated knowledge of biblical languages (both Hebrew and Greek). Candidates should be skilled in writing and editing academic resources and have strong computer skills.

Learn more and/or apply here.

Posted June 30, 2025