Assistant Editor, Chemical Engineering Process

Ever eat an Impossible Burger, cooked plant-based chicken, or recycled a plastic water bottle? There isn’t a facet of modern life that chemical engineers haven’t touched.

Chemical engineers have been part of almost every major development from plastics and fibers to unleaded gasoline to solar power and medicines.

AIChE, founded in 1908, is a professional society of more than 60,000 chemical engineers in 110 countries. Its members work in corporations, universities, and government, using their knowledge of chemical processes to develop safe and useful products for the benefit of society. AIChE fosters and disseminates chemical engineering knowledge, assists the professional and personal growth of its members, and applies the expertise of its members to address societal needs and improve the quality of life. Through its varied programs, AIChE continues to be a focal point for information exchange on the frontiers of chemical engineering research in such areas as energy, sustainability, biological and environmental engineering, nanotechnology, and chemical plant safety and security.

Chemical Engineering Progress (CEP) is the flagship publication of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), the global home of chemical engineers. CEP is a monthly trade magazine. Feature articles in CEP give widely applicable guidance, “how to” advice, or an overview of a technology and are written by subject-matter experts. All 60,000 AIChE members have access to the digital flipbook and the CEP mobile app, and the print magazine is mailed to about 15,000 members. The majority of our readers work in industry, while a smaller percentage work in academia. Our audience includes chemical engineers, biological engineers, chemists, and related scientists at all stages of their careers.

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, demonstrated writing and editing skills. CEP is a highly technical publication; ideally, this position will be filled with 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

• Responsible for identifying, researching, and writing 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 appropriate and attractive graphics for articles (e.g., source images, process photos in Photoshop, draw figures in Illustrator, and/or provide design concept to designer).
• Prepare draft layouts of assigned articles and departments using Adobe InDesign; work with art/design department to finalize layouts; provide in a timely matter complete article packages for creation of PDF files.
• 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 other groups within AIChE, the chemical engineering community, and vendors of chemical process equipment and services by traveling to AIChE conferences, and attending relevant meetings and trade shows.
• Establish contacts with leading authorities in fields of topical responsibility to foster identification of appropriate article ideas 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 demonstrated attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team.
• A strong team player that helps a motivated group of editors 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, and Teams)
• Experience with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator preferred

Competencies

• Prioritizing and managing work on a variety of articles and columns
• Organizational skills and accountability
• Planning and time management
• Attention to detail
• 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.

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

We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

• Bonus opportunity
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 403b Retirement Plan with Company Match: AIChE 100% of the first 6% of your eligible pay you contribute to the plan
• 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.