Digital Content Editor

Position Summary: The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is committed to providing news and analysis to manufacturers and a wide variety of other audiences, including policymakers and the public. We are seeking a digital content editor with superb writing skills and the ability to find stories that will hold readers’ attention. The Digital Content Editor is a motivated self-starter who understands how online readers consume news and can operate under tight deadlines. He or she can work independently as well as in close communication with many colleagues at a large organization. This position requires a mixture of diplomacy, writing talent, and initiative: the Digital Content Editor is able to identify a story topic, find and contact the right sources, and write it up in a compelling, concise article. Day-to-Day Responsibilities: • Create compelling, readable articles for the NAM’s newsletters and websites, ensuring these support the NAM’s many policy priorities and organizational interests • Scour the internet on an ongoing basis, keeping track of major news stories and finding opportunities for NAM commentary or tie-ins • Edit and post content in the content management system • Work collaboratively and facilitate relationships with internal and external stakeholders • Conduct interviews with manufacturers The above list of responsibilities is representative of the position and is not intended to limit or preclude other responsibilities and tasks that may be associated with or added to the position. Supervisory Responsibilities: • None Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in English, political science, journalism, communications or a related field preferred • 3+ years of writing and editing experience • Must have experience working within content management systems and some familiarity with social platforms • Previous experience at a newspaper, journal, think tank or other policy establishment preferred • Knowledge of HTML, Salesforce Marketing Cloud and Adobe Creative Suite is a plus • Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy • Strong team player and ability to pivot in a fast-paced environment Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Salary Range: $74,000 - $84,000 annually. This salary range represents a good-faith estimate of the lowest to the highest salary for this position. The final salary offered will be based on qualifications and experience. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Equal Opportunity Employer The National Association of Manufacturers is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome and celebrate everyone’s uniqueness here at the NAM. We provide equal opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with conviction histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. At the NAM, we believe in Second Chances! The NAM is committed to offering equal employment opportunities to ALL. We only require that you have the qualifications, talent and passion to be successful in your role. The NAM is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is the largest manufacturing association in the United States and one of the nation’s most influential advocates for manufacturing. By joining the NAM, you become part of a spirited and dynamic team that is driven to succeed. We recognize and reward our staff with competitive pay and annual performance-based bonus programs. We offer an outstanding benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, SmarTrip, and a 401(k) Salary Deferral plan with employer match and contributions, vacation and sick leave, complimentary on-site gym access and healthy snacks in the break room. Become part of a fast-paced team passionate about keeping the United States the world leader in manufacturing.