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Home Forum Editor
Job ID:
11383
Job Views:
7781
Location:
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Salary:
$100,541 - $130,702.40 annually
Posted:
12.19.2025
SUMMARY The Home Forum holds a unique place in the Monitor as well as in American journalism. The Monitor’s founder, Mary Baker Eddy, took a special interest in the concept for this section and how it fit into her vision of “a newspaper for the home.” Home is a concept she described as providing a “foretaste of heaven,” along with friendship, love, and pure humanity. The Home Forum section brings out these qualities through a broad range of offerings, including content designed for children and young people. According to an early Home Forum editor, Louise Baum, the section was designed to bring a higher tone, one that is both ethical and educational.
Note: “The Home Forum” is the copyrighted title of the section.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reimagine The Home Forum as an expanded section of the Monitor, with a greater presence in both the print edition and our daily digital offerings, and special features for children
Work with the Monitor’s Editor and JSH to rethink the daily article on Christian Science and how it fits into The Home Forum
Approach the work with wit, humor, and vivacity, and ensure that these qualities are reflected on the pages of The Home Forum
Keep The Home Forum abreast of the times by tracking important trends in thought, particularly those that relate to, affect, and support home and home life
Work with staff writers, contractors, and freelancers to produce a lively and varied array of content
Work with layout artists, graphic artists, and photographers to provide artwork that complements and invigorates the section
Be proactive about how best to incorporate and adapt Home Forum content in our digital offerings
Comply with Monitor Ethics Policy, including abstaining from public political positions, protests, or donations to political candidates
STAFF MANAGEMENT AND JOB CONTACTS
Reporting Relationships
Supervisor: Editor
Regular Contacts
Print editor, layout artists, graphic artists, photographers, staff editors and writers
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education/Experience:
At least five years experience in editing
Knowledge/Skills:
An appreciative zeal for the section and its many possibilities, and its role in helping the Monitor “reach the homes of the people” with the message of Christian Science
A discerning ear for cultural and social trends that Monitor readers should be alert to
An ear for excellent storytelling
News currency
Ability to work effectively with both professional writers and less seasoned contributors
Ability to work independently, as The Home Forum is a one‑person shop
Technology Skills:
InCopy/K4, Crossword Compiler, Mac basics, including GMail, Zoom, and Slack
Work Environment:
Three full days a week in Boston office strongly preferred; remote work considered on a provisional basis
Engagement with Christian Science:
Mother Church membership required
Pay Range:
$100,541 - $130,702.40 annually
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
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11383
Job Views:
7781
Location:
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Salary:
$100,541 - $130,702.40 annually
Posted:
12.19.2025
SUMMARY The Home Forum holds a unique place in the Monitor as well as in American journalism. The Monitor’s founder, Mary Baker Eddy, took a special interest in the concept for this section and how it fit into her vision of “a newspaper for the home.” Home is a concept she described as providing a “foretaste of heaven,” along with friendship, love, and pure humanity. The Home Forum section brings out these qualities through a broad range of offerings, including content designed for children and young people. According to an early Home Forum editor, Louise Baum, the section was designed to bring a higher tone, one that is both ethical and educational.
Note: “The Home Forum” is the copyrighted title of the section.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reimagine The Home Forum as an expanded section of the Monitor, with a greater presence in both the print edition and our daily digital offerings, and special features for children
Work with the Monitor’s Editor and JSH to rethink the daily article on Christian Science and how it fits into The Home Forum
Approach the work with wit, humor, and vivacity, and ensure that these qualities are reflected on the pages of The Home Forum
Keep The Home Forum abreast of the times by tracking important trends in thought, particularly those that relate to, affect, and support home and home life
Work with staff writers, contractors, and freelancers to produce a lively and varied array of content
Work with layout artists, graphic artists, and photographers to provide artwork that complements and invigorates the section
Be proactive about how best to incorporate and adapt Home Forum content in our digital offerings
Comply with Monitor Ethics Policy, including abstaining from public political positions, protests, or donations to political candidates
STAFF MANAGEMENT AND JOB CONTACTS
Reporting Relationships
Supervisor: Editor
Regular Contacts
Print editor, layout artists, graphic artists, photographers, staff editors and writers
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education/Experience:
At least five years experience in editing
Knowledge/Skills:
An appreciative zeal for the section and its many possibilities, and its role in helping the Monitor “reach the homes of the people” with the message of Christian Science
A discerning ear for cultural and social trends that Monitor readers should be alert to
An ear for excellent storytelling
News currency
Ability to work effectively with both professional writers and less seasoned contributors
Ability to work independently, as The Home Forum is a one‑person shop
Technology Skills:
InCopy/K4, Crossword Compiler, Mac basics, including GMail, Zoom, and Slack
Work Environment:
Three full days a week in Boston office strongly preferred; remote work considered on a provisional basis
Engagement with Christian Science:
Mother Church membership required
Pay Range:
$100,541 - $130,702.40 annually
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
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