Location: Cincinnati, Ohio (Priority given to candidates located in or willing to relocate to the Cincinnati area)

About Gardner

Gardner is a leading B2B media company with a long-standing legacy of serving industrial manufacturing audiences through trusted brands, high-quality journalism, events, and marketing services. Our growth depends on building direct relationships with discrete manufacturing professionals and developing monetization models grounded in credible engagement and audience insights.

The Opportunity

Gardner Business Media is seeking a full-time Senior Editor to help grow and evolve our Products Finishing industrial business magazine and associated media platform. This role is ideal for an experienced editor and writer who thrives in a deadline-driven publishing environment, enjoys working independently, and is eager to develop deep expertise in manufacturing technologies and processes.

The Senior Editor will write and edit across print and digital platforms, develop original story ideas, and build trusted relationships within the manufacturing community. This position is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, and offers comprehensive benefits, a friendly, family-oriented work environment, and strong opportunities for long-term career growth.

Responsibilities

The Senior Editor will:

• Write and edit content across multiple formats, including print magazines, digital editions, e-newsletters, blogs, and social media

• Independently identify, report, and develop original story ideas; pitch and pursue self-discovered leads

• Travel to machining and manufacturing facilities to report firsthand on finishing technology, processes, and business success stories

• Develop sufficient technical and industry knowledge to write and speak confidently about manufacturing topics relevant to our audience of facility owners and managers

• Produce a wide range of content lengths and styles, from short blog posts and social media copy (800 words or fewer) to long-form feature articles (approximately 2,000 words)

• Build and maintain strong industry relationships, including working with outside contributors and subject-matter experts

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, often with long lead times, while consistently meeting deadlines

• Represent Gardner brands professionally in meetings with advertisers and industry partners

• Participate comfortably in live and on-camera formats, including video shoots, webinars, and public speaking engagements

• Be available for domestic and occasional international travel, including industry events and facility visits

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is curious, self-motivated, and highly organized, with strong editorial judgment and communication skills. Required qualifications include:

• Four-year college degree with 5+ years of experience in journalism, editing, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Proven magazine or newspaper experience

• Excellent writing, developmental editing, and communication skills

• Strong copy-editing, proofreading, grammar, and fact-checking abilities

• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with close attention to detail

• Comfort working independently with minimal oversight

• Familiarity with major social media platforms, including LinkedIn and Facebook

• Interest in or aptitude for mechanical, technical, or manufacturing-related topics

• Comfort engaging with audiences and sources both in person and on camera

What We Offer

• Be part of a respected, evolving B2B media organization with a strong foundation and ambitious future.
• Hands-on experience producing impactful, data-driven journalism
• The chance to build a strong portfolio in a respected B2B media organization
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Please send cover letter, resume and any relevant supporting application materials to Kate Hand, EVP, Customer Success.