Senior Editor, ME

ASME helps the global engineering community develop solutions to real-world challenges. Founded in 1880 as The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME is a nonprofit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing, and skill development across all engineering disciplines, while promoting the vital role of the engineer in society. ASME codes and standards, publications, conferences, continuing education, and professional development programs provide a foundation for advancing technical knowledge and a safer world. From college students and early-career engineers to project managers, corporate executives, researchers, and academic leaders, ASME's members are as diverse as the engineering community itself. We are seeking a Senior Editor to join our team and share in their passion for Mechanical Engineering. Working with the Managing Editor of Mechanical Engineering, the Senior Editor will be responsible for developing and implementing new streams of editorial content for our Mechanical Engineering magazine within print, digital, and multimedia platforms, with an aim of increasing the acquisition, engagement, and retention of ASME members. Responsibilities include:

• Work with the Managing Editor, Mechanical Engineering , and within the editorial team to help conceive, edit, develop, and produce new content for various ASME media platforms, including Mechanical Engineering magazine and ASME.org, as well as other content-based member benefits such as white papers, newsletters, blogs, and technical digests.
• Help define approaches to articles and be a strong sounding board when it comes to technical topics and direction of coverage.
• Ideate, write, edit, and publish content pieces, including longform articles, across various ASME print and digital platforms.
• Assist the Managing Editor, Mechanical Engineering to identify, manage and develop freelance writers and editors, determining clear roles and responsibilities, in line with the editorial mission, voice and tone.
• Work with internal and/or external creatives to shepherd creative assets (photo, video, illustration, graphic design) from start to finish.
• Serve as the project manager for the editorial and creative teams on assigned projects.
• Partner with our analytics team to analyze content performance and apply learnings to apply to future content roadmap, including data from past campaigns, SEO research, and audience behavior.
• Lead the editorial team’s social media and audience outreach efforts and ensure that the editorial team’s content strategy fits cohesively with ASME’s member content strategy.
• Monitor and stay current on trends—technical, legislative, and business—that impact ASME members and the industries where mechanical engineers work.
• Conduct on-camera interviews or moderate/ hosting live and virtual event sessions and webinars; serve as an on-camera reporter and narrator as needed to support projects.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree or additional equivalent work experience with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in technical journalism, including editing and feature writing. Experience within engineering or a related field is preferred. Additionally, a proven track record of demonstrating knowledge, excellence and practical experience in the following technical and professional skills and competencies is required:

• Communication – Oral and written presentation, including the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences and demonstrated excellence in feature news-type writing skills.
• Relationship Management – Ability to work well with teams in diverse, complex, and changing environments
• Problem Solving – Ability to identify key issues, gather data to investigate those issues, and develop actionable recommendations
• Project Management – A detailed approach and ability to work independently and remain organized in order to meet commitments and balance competing priorities

• Technical:

• Knowledge of science and its practical application as technology – particularly within the areas of bioengineering, advanced manufacturing, robotics, energy, and engineering professional development and workforce topics.
• Demonstrated skill at managing digital workflows for media site is required - CMS systems/Adobe Creative Suite.

This role is eligible for a remote work arrangement. Periodic business travel may be required, including but not limited to, ASME offices, globally. ASME is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. At ASME, we nurture an inclusive environment, and we encourage, support, and celebrate diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, or protected veteran, military status, or any other basis protected by law. Our Equal Employment Opportunity policy pertains to every aspect of an individual’s relationship with the organization, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Annual base salary may vary based on geographic location. The New York metro salary range for this position is estimated to be between $90,000 – $105,000 per year. Only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.