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Description Responsible for writing and editing original content, including features and columns, and supporting the editorial team by managing the flow of materials within the department. This role travels to cover industry events as needed, ensures adherence to SME Media's style guidelines, and assists in the production of content for print and digital platforms. MAJOR FUNCTIONS: • Research, write and post feature articles and columns as assigned • Supports the editorial team by copy editing and managing the flow of materials among editorial, graphics, and marketing teams. • Assists Senior Editors in maintaining the website by publishing content, collaborating with authors, and supporting the site's overall design and functionality • Collaborates with Senior Editors to maintain the editorial calendar and ensure timely delivery of content • Places copy from contributing editors in InCopy. Style InCopy document • Writes Table of Contents/Connect & Engage...

Description Provides governance leadership, coordination, and operational support to the Executive Director and CEO, Officers, SME Board of Directors, SME Education Foundation Board of Directors, and key committees. Serves as the primary staff liaison for several committees, including the Board Governance Committee, Constitution and Bylaws Committee, International Awards and Recognition Committee, International Director and Member Council Nominating Committee, International Officer Nominating Committee and Past Presidents. The Governance & Board Relations Manager ensures the effective functioning of SME's governance structure by coordinating board and committee operations, maintaining governance documentation, and assisting volunteer leaders in carrying out their responsibilities. The role provides continuity, structure, and guidance to volunteer committees while helping ensure alignment with SME bylaws, policies, and governance practices. Working closely with the Executive...

Description Responsible for supporting and advancing SME's mission in alignment with the organization's strategic goals and objectives. The Project Manager oversees and engages SME MI-WPC programs - including the planning, development, and execution of initiatives such as events (in person and virtual), publications, media/digital programs, reports, and forums. The Project Manager manages multiple concurrent projects and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring defined outcomes are delivered on time and in scope t This position requires a high level of independence and the ability to manage multiple projects that involve diverse internal and external stakeholders with accountability for deliverables, timelines and budgets. This role specifically requires managing and supporting SME's MI-WPC initiatives through development and execution of program strategies and providing operational and coordination support to ensure successful outcomes and alignment with...

Description Responsible for designing and enhancing digital applications to ensure they are appealing, easy to use, effective, and aligned with audience needs. Applies experience with B2B and B2C applications and wireframe tools to gather user requirements, design graphic elements, and develop navigation components. Utilizes user research, iterative interface design, prototyping, and testing to solve user experience challenges while collaborating within a team environment and staying current on emerging developments in the field. M AJOR FUNCTIONS: Lead client-facing design discovery sessions to translate user and stakeholder input into user experience requirements, user flows, and interface concepts that support defined business objectives. Develop, document, and evolve UI/UX best practices for the most frequently used product components to ensure consistency, usability, scalability and long-term maintainability across the platform. Conduct user research (surveys,...

Description Responsible for the sale and management of a portfolio of products and services including tradeshows, events, media, sponsorship, and advertising. The Account Representative II will prospect new accounts and renew current accounts equally. This position plays an integral role in supporting SME's presence and exhibitor relationships for FABTECH, the leading event for metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing along with other premier events. MAJOR FUNCTIONS: Promote and sell new and existing exhibitor accounts Research and identify new prospect opportunities using technology tools, social media, newsfeeds, and other methods. Research and identify key contacts within new accounts. Cross-sell accounts into additional SME events and up-sell accounts into additional products offerings including sponsorships. Provide exceptional customer service to account base. Maintain a complete electronic record of sales activity in company CRM system...

Description Responsible for leading software and product development projects from initiation through launch. The Project Manager translates business and product requirements into structured execution plans, coordinates cross-functional teams (product, engineering, QA, and business stakeholders), and ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to defined objectives. The position monitors timelines, manages risk, facilitates Agile or hybrid delivery processes, and communicates progress and issues to stakeholders. The role is accountable for driving execution, resolving obstacles, and supporting continuous improvement in project management practices. MAJOR FUNCTIONS: Lead end-to-end delivery of software and product development projects, from initiation through launch and post-delivery review, ensuring defined business objectives are achieved. Drive project execution by identifying risks, resolving issues, and making trade-off recommendations to...

Description Provides the operational functions and support for various SME event as assigned. Performs appropriate event venue and service providers research, capabilities assessment and submits recommendations for selected event(s). Acts as the primary (day to day) contact for selected venues and vendor partners. Executes and actively monitors expense budgets. Plays a support role for onsite event execution, including managing event provider/vendor service delivery. Continually works on behalf of all stakeholders to develop and execute on Customer First initiatives. MAJOR FUNCTIONS: Researches potential vendors, prepare RFQ, and contribute input in the negotiation and selection process for these services. Executes pre-event, onsite and post event stakeholder services with venue and service providers. Supports event registration and related processes, including vendor interface, pre-show, on-site and post-show activities. Supports and implements programs that...

Description Support implementation of advanced manufacturing education programs in order to attract and provide high school students with the academic and technical skills, knowledge and training to succeed in future careers as skilled manufacturing engineers and technicians. MAJOR FUNCTIONS: Collaborate with regional manufacturers to coordinate and prepare workforce assessments Work with high school principals, educators and guidance counselors in the development of strategic plans to provide manufacturing vocational career pathways and curricula offerings based on regional workforce needs. Participate in developing, coordinating and implementing curriculum plans which complement local workforce needs Oversee and resource technology integration, information, communication and training plans for students Facilitate efforts to engage corporate and manufacturing partners with educators and students Collect and organize data reports and surveys from...

Description This position provides both strategic and hands-on leadership for SME's communications function, shaping and executing the organization's external and internal communications strategy. The role oversees a multi-disciplinary team and communications budget, ensuring alignment with SME's strategic priorities and serving as a trusted, credible advisor to executives and business leaders. The incumbent develops and implements integrated communications campaigns that strengthen SME's brand visibility, reputation and engagement with key audiences. Core tools include media relations, thought leadership, social media, events, and web content. A critical component of this role is executive and principal communications, including developing speeches, presentations, messages, and thought leadership content for SME's CEO and senior leadership team. The individual must demonstrate sound judgement, discretion, poise, diplomacy and adaptability in supporting a visible and...

Description Responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing performance reporting, dashboards, and data-driven insights that support business decisions across SME's print and digital media products, and related audience engagement and revenue activities. This role consolidates and interprets data from multiple sources, identifies trends, and delivers clear, actionable reporting that informs sales efforts, content and product performance, audience engagement, and planning needs. The position ensures accurate execution, a consistent reporting cadence, and timely insights that strengthen operational effectiveness and support organizational goals. MAJOR FUNCTIONS Develop and maintain a consistent reporting cadence for print and digital media products, including daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reporting. Produce accurate dashboards, visualizations and performance summaries that highlight key trends, audience engagement metrics and product...