American Society of Magazine Editors

The American Society of Magazine Editors is the principal organization for the editorial leaders of magazines and websites published in the United States. Founded in 1963, ASME strives to defend the First Amendment, support the development of journalism and promote the editorial integrity of print and digital publications. ASME sponsors the National Magazine Awards in association with the Columbia Journalism School, conducts training programs for reporters and editors and publishes the ASME Guidelines for Editors and Publishers.

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National Magazine Awards at ASME Editorial Conference

National Magazine Awards at ASME Editorial Conference 2026


National Magazine Awards 2026 winners announced. Read the press release here.
National Magazine Awards 2026 finalists announced. Read the press release here.

Connect with your colleagues at the 2026 ASME Editorial Conference as leading journalists explore top-of-mind topics, then join the party as ASME presents the 2026 National Magazine Awards. View the 2026 ASME Editorial Conference agenda here. Sponsored by ASME in association with the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, the National Magazine Awards are the most prestigious awards for magazines and editorial websites in the United States. Each of the 2026 finalists will be honored—and the winners announced—at this year’s awards presentation. To purchase tickets, download and return the interactive ticket-request form to [email protected] or call 212.872.3737.

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ASME NEXT

ASME NEXT Member Benefits


ASME NEXT is the leading organization for early-career print and digital journalists. ASME NEXT sponsors educational programs specifically for early-career journalists, including the ASME NEXT Talks series with leading magazine journalists. Membership includes an exclusive opportunity to be matched with a senior-journalist mentor. ASME NEXT also co-sponsors the ASME NEXT Awards for Journalists Under 30.

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The ASME Guidelines for Editors and Publishers

ASME Editorial Guidelines

First published in 1982, the ASME Guidelines for Editors and Publishers articulate basic principles for the conduct of magazine journalists. The guidelines also summarize industry practices, drawn from those principles, that ensure that the distinction between editorial content and marketing messages is discernible to readers. The guidelines also include information about federal regulations relevant to magazine media. 

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ASME Award for Fiction

ASME Award for Fiction 2026

ASME Award for Fiction 2026 winner announced. Read the press release here.
ASME Award for Fiction 2026 finalists announced. Read the press release here.

Established by the American Society of Magazine Editors in 2018 to celebrate the historic link between literary fiction and magazine journalism, the ASME Award for Fiction honors magazines and websites for overall excellence in fiction as exemplified by three short stories. The ASME Award for Fiction is judged and presented in conjunction with the National Magazine Awards.

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ASME Awards for Design, Photography and Illustration

ASME Awards for Design, Photography and Illustration 2026


ASME Awards for Design, Photography and Illustration and ASME Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 Winners Announced. Read the press release here.

The ASME Awards for Design, Photography and Illustration honor magazines and websites for visual excellence. Established by the American Society of Magazine Editors in 2020, the awards also recognize the unique importance of design, photography and illustration to the practice of magazine journalism both in print and online and celebrate the visual heritage of magazines and websites. The ASME Awards for Design, Photography and Illustration are judged and presented in conjunction with the National Magazine Awards.

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ASME Readers' Choice Awards

ASME Readers' Choice Awards 2026

ASME Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 Winners Announced. Read the press release here.

First presented in 2014, the ASME Readers’ Choice Awards recognize the best magazine covers of the preceding year as chosen by media consumers voting at instagram.com/asme1963. Ten awardees are selected by readers liking their favorite print and digital covers.

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ASME NEXT Awards for Journalists Under 30

ASME NEXT Awards 2026


ASME NEXT Awards 2026 Honorees Announced. Read the press release here.

Sponsored by the American Society of Magazine Editors, the ASME NEXT Awards for Journalists Under 30 were established in 2016 to support the development of print and digital media. The awards honor outstanding achievement by early-career magazine and web journalists. The ASME NEXT Awards for Journalists Under 30 are judged and presented in conjunction with the National Magazine Awards.

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The Value of Membership

ASME welcomes the editorial leaders of magazines and websites, including art directors and photography editors, as members. There are four levels of membership: Chief Editor, Senior Editor, Associate Member and ASME NEXT. Chief editors, senior editors and associate members are entitled to all the privileges of ASME membership except that senior editors and associate members are not eligible for ASME-member discounts on Ellie Awards entry fees. ASME NEXT members are eligible to participate in ASME training programs and the Senior Mentor Program. Applications for membership are subject to the approval of the ASME Board of Directors.

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Job Board

ASME members and their colleagues are invited to post job openings, including internships, on the ASME Job Board. ASME members may list jobs or use the ASME Job Board for free. Nonmembers pay $195 to list jobs.

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