Music and Liturgy Editor

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[size=x-large]About the job[/size]

[size=medium]Under the administrative review of the Parish Market publisher, the MLE carries out editorial, educational, program development, and project management roles. The MLE is responsible for the selection and editing of music for all ritual and pastoral publications, for creating or supervising the creation all new music files via Finale, for approving all music settings in final publication files, and for project management of liturgical and ritual resources. The MLE serves as LP’s permissions manager for music, represents LP at appropriate conferences and events, and collaborates with LP colleagues in the acquisition, editing, production, and marketing of music products, liturgical resources, and ritual resources.

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[size=medium][size=medium]Responsibilities:
1. To select the music (hymns, chants, responsorial psalms, Masses, etc.) for Celebrating the Eucharist (CE), Misal del Pueblo/Missal of the People (MP), Sacred Song, and other such publications as may be developed, and to approve and proofread the set copy from Finale for these titles.
2. To create all new music files using Finale, proofread these files, and collaborate in their layout.
3. To direct the typesetting of and create indices for the music titles named above and others.
4. To prepare the annual CE Music Accompaniment, CE Music Planner, and MP Accompaniment, and to proofread and approve the set copy from Finale for these titles.
5. To maintain records of all music files, and to process and maintain records of all music permissions and licenses, all royalties and fees that LP is obligated to pay to composers, musicians, publishing houses, and other parties.
6. To maintain relationships with permissions agencies, including OneLicense.net.
7. Collaborate with the Parish Market publisher and LP colleagues in the acquisition, editing, production, and marketing of music products, music-related products, and ritual resources.
8. To represent LP at conferences and events as determined in coordination with the Parish Market Publisher, including through presentations and other educational activities at these events as opportunities arise.
9. Maintain a familiarity and active engagement with the liturgical music marketplace, including by way of professional relationships with other music publishers.
10. Manage the editorial process for Loose-Leaf Lectionary, including commissioning and editing of Homily Hints and Daily Scripture Guides.
11. To manage the production process for new official ritual resources and to develop other products that are ritual in nature.
12. To perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree in liturgy, music, or related subject.
2. Solid knowledge of liturgy and liturgical music.
3. Familiarity with music permissions and licensing.
4. Competence in word-processing and music typesetting, using such software as Microsoft Word, Excel, Finale, and InDesign.
5. High degree of mental concentration and the ability to work under deadline pressure with minimal supervision.
6. Ability to work simultaneously on a number of editorial projects.
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[size=medium]http://www.saintjohnsabbey.org/[/size]
[size=medium][size=medium][size=medium]2900 Abbey Plaza 
P.O. Box 2015 
Collegeville, MN 56321
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