For more than 50 years, Assembly magazine has covered the technologies and strategies for bringing parts together to form a finished product, from cars to computers, toys to toasters. We’re read by more than 56,000 engineers and managers responsible for designing and assembling products. We cover the technologies for fastening, welding and bonding parts, both manually and automatically. Assembly communicates with its readers through a monthly magazine, a web site, e-newsletters, webcasts and conference programs.

SENIOR EDITOR

Manage design and content of magazine web site. Manage the design, content, production and distribution of e-newsletters. Manage advertising content of both web site and e-newsletters. Assist with planning and producing editorial content of the magazine and related properties. Produce feature articles and other editorial material for each issue. Assist with planning and producing annual conference program. Travel to support both editorial and sales activities.

Keep web site current editorially and produce advertising content of web site working in cooperation with sales team. Produce editorial and advertising content of twice monthly e-newsletters and distribute on schedule. Deliver assigned editorial material for each monthly issue to the art department in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

·        Manage the design and content of web site, e-newsletters and blogs. Work with sales staff to ensure that advertising content for all three properties is produced to customer requirements and presented in a timely manner.

·        Work with Internet staff, and outside contractors, to keep web site and e-newsletters fresh and attractive. Ensure timely production and distribution of the e-newsletters.

·        Post editorial content of ASSEMBLY to the magazine’s web site.

·        Assist with planning the overall content and appearance of the magazine and the annual editorial calendar.

·        Assist with planning the detailed editorial content of each issue, including suggestions for sources. Provide detailed information about assigned monthly projects for use in monthly advertising sales promotional pieces.

·        Review and proofread written or edited work of colleagues for content, technical clarity and overall editorial superiority.

·        Secure acceptable images for magazine covers for at least three issues annually, and participate in cover selection and treatment conferences monthly.

·        Research and write feature articles.

·        Manage content development for Assembly in Action, Assembly Lines and Assembly Products departments in each issue.

·        In cooperation with sales team, shoot and edit video material from trade shows and other events.

·        Assist with planning and producing annual conference program.

·        Other projects as assigned.