Putman Media has an opportunity for a Managing Editor. We are a privately held B2B media firm with 70 years of experience serving the manufacturing communities. Our clients often describe us as fast, flexible and smart. This is a reflection of the fact that we attract very capable people who are entrepreneurs at heart and love what they do. Putman is made up of about 70 people who are empowered to act quickly, do what it takes to satisfy the client and create great media products and services.

Responsibilities for this position include:

• managing an integrated editorial and production workflow for a magazine and its associated web-based assets;
• copy-editing and style adherence,
• gathering and reporting industry news,
• some feature and column writing,
• web posting/blogging.

The right candidate has a journalism degree and five+ yrs experience in business-to-business communications, working knowledge of web standards and SEO analytical tools including content mgmt systems; experience with how social media and trade media interact; excellent interpersonal communications, ability to work and influence others effectively across organizational layers and the advertising community, possess a professional sense of urgency and a profound respect for the interests and needs of the readers, and be at ease with constant direct contact with the brand’s audience. Familiarity with industrial manufacturing is a plus; familiarity with industrial automation a big plus. Some travel to industry events.

Putman offers competitive compensation, medical, dental, life insurance, STD, 401(k), vacation, tuition reimbursement, health club membership, summer hours, flexible work schedules, and a casual and fun work environment! At Putman, we value our associates & strive to meet their needs through training, open communication, involvement & accountability.

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume to: jobs@putman.net.

Visit us at www.putmanmedia.com.