Digital Content Editor

Who We Are

NAM Strategic Communications is a nationally recognized team that knows how to break through the noise and communicate a message. We are savvy digital strategists and experienced spokespeople who use cutting-edge tactics in support of manufacturers’ agenda. Publications such as PR Week, PR News, and Bulldog Reporter have hailed our innovative campaigns and top talent as the gold standard in communications and advocacy.

Position Summary

The NAM is committed to providing news and analysis to manufacturers and a wide variety of other audiences, including policymakers and the general public. The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is 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 is someone who 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 must be able to identify an opportunity for a story, find and contact the right sources, and write it up in a compelling, concise article.

The Digital Content Editor will be writing materials for the NAM’s many audiences across the NAM’s web and email properties. This position reports to the Editorial Content Director.

We value in-person collaboration and the sense of community it brings. Therefore, if hired, you will be expected to be in the office at least 4 times per week. Our office is conveniently located in Washington, DC, just steps away from Gallery Place and Metro Center.

Candidates Should Share the NAM’s Core Values and Identify with the Following Attributes

• Mission Driven: Motivated by the greater purpose of serving our members and achieving the NAM’s objectives.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Believes that goals can be achieved, and obstacles overcome through individual ownership of responsibilities in our portfolio.
• Intellectually Curious: Seeks new experiences, searches for knowledge, and solicits candid feedback with an openness to learning and evolving.
• Professionally Rigorous: Pursues opportunities that strengthen current skill set and close skillset gaps that are necessary to advance personal career path.
• Willing Pioneer: Understands the vision of what we are trying to achieve and can bring clarity to ambiguity, solutions to challenges, and willingness to iterate until best practices are adopted.

Join the NAM and Make an Impact in the Following Ways

• 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.
• 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 – Individual Contributor

We Are Looking for Ambitious Candidates Who Meet the Following Criteria

• B.A. degree in English, political science, journalism, communications, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of writing and editing experience; previous experience at a newspaper, journal, think tank, or other policy establishment preferred.
• Must have experience working within content management systems and some familiarity with social platforms.
• Some knowledge of basic HTML, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, and Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.

And Finally, It’s Important That You Have…

• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Highly organized and detail-oriented professional mindset.
• Creative Storytelling Ability: A creative storyteller who can make even dry policy topics interesting and easy to digest.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills: Able to conduct interviews, work on drafts collaboratively, and build connections inside and outside the organization.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary Range

$75,000 – $82,600 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The National Association of Manufacturers is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate everyone’s uniqueness here at the NAM. We provide equal opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, genetics, political affiliation 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.

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