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Jerrold Hames Appointed Editor of Episcopal Life

Episcopal News Service. December 19, 1989 [89269]

NEW YORK, Dec. 19 -- Presiding Bishop Edmond Browning announced today that he has appointed Jerrold Hames, former editor of the Anglican Journal for the Anglican Church of Canada, as editor of Episcopal Life.

Hames, 49, edited the Anglican Journal and its predecessor, the Canadian Churchman, for 14 years. Prior to that position he served as press and information officer for the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada. He began his journalism career as a reporter for two Ontario newspapers, the London Free Press and the Windsor Star.

Hames was born in Windsor and was graduated from the University of Windsor in 1964.

"After interviewing many candidates we think we found in Jerry Hames the right combination of journalistic experience and knowledge of the church to edit Episcopal Life," said Sonia Francis, executive for communications at the Episcopal Church Center. "He brings to our staff an international reputation for integrity."

In introducing Hames to the Church Center staff, Browning said, Hames has "a tremendous sense of what it means to be a part of the Anglican Communion." Browning expressed his delight with Hames' "eager willingness to accept the task." He also thanked Sonia Francis for her leadership during the selection process.

Hames will join the staff January 2, 1990, and begin immediately to assemble a staff for the new publication (see job descriptions in this issue of ENS). The first issue of Episcopal Life will appear in early spring.

Episcopal Life accepting applications for new positions

The following positions are available on the staff of Episcopal Life. For more complete descriptions contact the communications office. Applications will be accepted until January 26, 1990.

1. Administrative Assistant: Serve as executive assistant to the editor, act as administrative surrogate for the editor, performing scheduling, follow-up and other details, including budget and recordkeeping. Requires capacity to handle a multitude of assignments concurrently, under the pressure of deadlines.
2. Senior News Editor: Researches, writes and edits material for the general news and editorial sections of the newspaper, with overall responsibilities for producing the news and feature content. Identifies important issues and, with the editor, plans future issues, balancing the needs of constituencies within the church. Requires a high level of writing skill and a mastery of interpersonal relationships.
3. Lifelines Editor: Edit and manage the special Lifelines section of Episcopal Life, eight pages devoted to a single topic or issue confronting the church. Develop the creative ideas for Lifelines, working with writers, photographers and artists, and consulting with church colleagues on content.
4. Design Manager: Using desktop publishing, create and execute the approved design and layout for both editorial and advertising matter in Episcopal Life, as well as promotional materials. Serve as consultant on design for other Episcopal Life functions. Requires experience as a manager on the design staff of a major periodical and desktop publishing expertise.
5. Advertising and Subscription Manager: (Job description still under review, write to communications office for more information.)

Applications should be sent to: John Colon, director Human Resources Office 815 Second Avenue New York, NY 10017