Managing Editor

FOOD ENGINEERING is the industry’s oldest and most preferred publication serving the $630 billion food and beverage manufacturing market. FOOD ENGINEERING is the only magazine that offers a complete integrated media package. Be it in-print, online or in-person, our products meet the information needs of executives in Production, Engineering, Operations and Packaging in North America’s largest food and beverage manufacturing companies. Please see our Advertise section for a more complete description of our products.

Specific brand responsibilities include:

Grasp complex technical information and communicate it in compelling ways
Contribute featured content, via articles, videos, podcasts and other forms of digital media, with thorough research and original, accurate reporting
Manage production process of monthly emagazine, including proofing pages, tracking page flow and communicating with design staff on changes
Review Plant of the Year Award nominations
Develop, build and maintain industry contacts for interviews and content; maintain and strengthen brand by developing productive relationships with industry associations, research firms, suppliers, food and beverage processors and other potential content sources
Monitor audience stats on a weekly basis and report gains; develop strategies to increase engagement and registration counts
Ensure that all content is of top quality, error-free and in accordance with established schedules
Participate and aid in the planning and execution of editorial strategies
Collaborate with editorial team to develop pertinent story ideas for technical audience
Collaborate brand team and appropriate BNP Media staff on the look, feel and user experience with all products
Meet all deadlines, multi-task projects and submit error-free copy
Break news on prominent issues

Website/eNewsletter/Social Media/Multimedia and Events

Provide content online for breaking news; research, write and post news items; post news on social media
Manage online-first production schedules and postings of magazine
Write and post content for weekly e-newsletter
Create podcasts, videos and other multimedia content on a regular basis, both as part of planned editorial coverage and as other opportunities arise
Engage readers through interactive means
Work with edit team to participate in daily breaking news and social media updates
Moderate webinars as needed
Develop rich content through curation and optimization; Engage audiences across multiple social networks and differentiate content depending on platform; Enhance SEO, open rates and clicks through choice of headlines and subject matter
Post news and links to articles on FE’s social media platforms
Monitor daily postings on social media outlets; report abuse to manager
Travel to attend industry events and conferences; schedule meetings with potential editorial sources or sales team clients
Manage and create written and multimedia content from plant tours and other events

Other

Follow BNP Media’s code of ethics and Editorial Guidelines; maintain journalistic integrity.
Back up all materials and editorial files on a BNP Media server
Attend all BNP Media editorial training and webinars
Administrative duties as required
Adhere to all BNP Media policies as outlined in the staff manual
Travel /attend key industry events, including trade shows, conferences and manufacturer facilities
Other projects as assigned.

$50k-$65k annually