Assistant Editor, Chemical Engineering Progress Job at AIChE - American Institut

Overview

Assistant Editor, Chemical Engineering Progress (CEP) at AIChE. CEP is the flagship monthly trade magazine of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. The Assistant Editor will be responsible for developing, writing, and editing material for publication in CEP. The role requires attention to detail, strong writing and editing skills, and the ability to work independently when necessary. Ideally, a chemical engineer with a solid understanding of chemical engineering fundamentals will fill this position. Please submit a cover letter and writing sample with your resume to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and write the New Products section of the magazine.
• Edit outside-authored feature articles as assigned.
• Develop content and write/edit copy for assigned editorial departments (e.g., Emerging Voices and Profile columns).
• Collaborate with the art/design department to prepare graphics for articles (source images, process photos in Photoshop, draw figures in Illustrator, or provide design concepts).
• Prepare draft layouts using Adobe InDesign; finalize layouts with the design team and deliver complete article packages for PDF creation.
• Copyedit and proofread articles as assigned.
• Identify newsworthy developments in chemical engineering research and the process industries and suggest editorial coverage.
• Represent CEP to AIChE groups, the chemical engineering community, and vendors by traveling to AIChE conferences and relevant meetings/trade shows.
• Establish contacts with leading authorities to source content and article ideas.
• Other projects as assigned by the manager.

Skills

• Experience in a technical capacity in the chemical process industries or related field or academia.
• Demonstrated writing and editing skills; a writing/editing test will be required.
• Excellent reading, reasoning, attention to detail, and organizational/time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong team player capable of proofing articles and bringing the magazine to publication each month.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator preferred or experience with comparable design software.
• Respect for deadlines is paramount.

Software Proficiency

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
• Ability to manage multiple articles and columns with strong organizational skills

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering
• 2–5 years of experience (including internships)
• Experience in writing and editing is desirable

Location

The position is based at the NYC corporate office.

Benefits

• Bonus opportunity
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 403b Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Holiday pay
• Educational Assistance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts

The American Institute of Chemical Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.