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

Assistant Editor, Chemical Engineering Progress

Base pay range: $65,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

AIChE - American Institute of Chemical Engineers provides pay range information. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Position Summary

The CEP Assistant Editor will be responsible for developing, writing, and editing material for publication in CEP. The Assistant Editor must be detail- and deadline-oriented, and capable of working independently when necessary. A successful Assistant Editor will have a strong grasp of the English language with excellent writing and editing skills. CEP is a highly technical publication; ideally, this position will be filled by a chemical engineer who has a solid understanding of chemical engineering fundamentals. 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 and/or edit copy for assigned editorial departments, such as the Emerging Voices and Profile columns.
• Work with the art/design department to prepare graphics for articles (e.g., source images, process photos in Photoshop, draw figures in Illustrator, or provide design concepts to the designer).
• Prepare draft layouts of assigned articles and departments using Adobe InDesign; finalize layouts with the art/design department and provide complete article packages for PDF creation.
• Copyedit and proofread other editors' articles as assigned.
• Identify newsworthy developments in chemical engineering research and the chemical process industries, and suggest appropriate editorial coverage.
• Represent CEP to AIChE groups, the chemical engineering community, and vendors by traveling to AIChE conferences and attending relevant meetings and trade shows.
• Establish contacts with leading authorities to foster idea generation and source content.
• Other projects as assigned by manager.

Skills

• Experience in a technical capacity in the chemical process industries or related field or academia.
• Demonstrated writing and editing skills. A writing and editing test will be required for this position.
• Excellent reading and reasoning skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team.
• Team-oriented with ability to proof articles and bring the magazine to publication each month.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator preferred, or experience with comparable page layout and design software.
• Respect for deadlines is paramount.

Software Proficiency

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator (preferred)
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple articles and columns
• Strong organizational skills and accountability
• Planning and time management
• Deadline-oriented
• Exceptional reading and writing skills
• Strong knowledge of ChemE fundamentals

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering
• 2-5 years' experience (including internships)
• Experience in writing and editing desired

Location

• The position is based at our NYC corporate office.

Benefits and Compensation

Compensation Range: $65,000 - $75,000

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Writing/Editing

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet

We offer a variety of benefits to our employees and are an equal opportunity employer.