ASME helps the global engineering community develop solutions to real-world challenges. Founded in 1880 as The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME is a nonprofit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing, and skill development across all engineering disciplines, while promoting the vital role of the engineer in society. ASME codes and standards, publications, conferences, continuing education, and professional development programs provide a foundation for advancing technical knowledge and a safer world. From college students and early-career engineers to project managers, corporate executives, researchers, and academic leaders, ASME's members are as diverse as the engineering community itself.
We are seeking a Strategic Communications Writing Specialist to join our team. The incumbent will be a versatile writer and editorial strategist responsible for delivering high-quality content that supports ASME’s enterprise messaging. As a writer for the Strategic Communications team, this position will play a pivotal role in gathering, aligning, and elevating the messaging of business units across the organization.
Principal responsibilities include:
- Partner with business units to compile and maintain consistent, up-to-date messaging frameworks.
- Draft, refine, and standardize business unit elevator pitches, value propositions, and messaging toolkits.
- Support Senior/Volunteer leadership communications through tailored talking points, Q&A documents, or ghostwritten materials.
- Collaborate with Strategic Communications leadership to ensure enterprise messages align with broader organizational strategy and positioning.
- Serve as writer for overflow content needs across Strategic Communications, such as internal announcements/leadership emails, web copy/content, newsletters/e-blasts, etc.
- Identify and develop story opportunities that highlight cross-functional achievements, milestones, or organizational impact.
- Collaborate with analytics and social media teams to track content performance and recommend enhancements to content strategies based on data and industry trends.
- Ensure all written materials adhere to ASME’s voice, tone, style, and editorial guidelines.
- Maintain the organization's internal editorial guide and ensure updates are communicated across content-producing teams.
- Manage podcast coordination and collaborate with the team on weekly Coffee Chat Zoom show.
This role requires a bachelor’s degree or additional equivalent work experience in Communications, English, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field plus a minimum of 3 years’ experience in professional writing, editorial, or strategic communications. Experience in nonprofit, STEM, or membership-based organizations is preferred.
Additionally, a proven track record of demonstrating knowledge, excellence and practical experience in the following technical and professional skills and competencies is required:
- Communication – Proven ability to write clearly and persuasively for a variety of formats and audiences.
- Relationship Management – ability to collaborate across departments and synthesize diverse viewpoints into cohesive narratives.
- Project Management – A detailed approach and ability to work independently and remain organized in order to meet commitments and balance competing priorities
- Technical:
- Familiarity with CMS, email marketing platforms, intranet software, and collaboration tools (e.g., Asana, Airtable).
- Experience with metrics, data-informed content creation, and SEO best practices are a plus
This role is eligible for a remote work arrangement.
ASME is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. At ASME, we nurture an inclusive environment, and we encourage, support, and celebrate diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, or protected veteran, military status, or any other basis protected by law.
Our Equal Employment Opportunity policy pertains to every aspect of an individual’s relationship with the organization, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
Annual base salary may vary based on geographic location. The New York metro salary range for this position is estimated to be between $74,000 – $78,000 per year.
Only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
