named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
National Magazine Awards
Annual awards program honoring outstanding editorial achievement in print and digital magazines across multiple categories; includes judging process and public recognition of winners
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 2 activities
- Deliver training and professional development programs for journalistsSponsors and conducts educational programs for early-career and working journalists, including the ASME NEXT Talks series, “From Pitch to Publication,” “Art of Editing” sessions, narrative journalism workshops, reporting and fact-checking training, and the ASME Legal Briefing for Editors. Offers both in-person and virtual formats, often targeting interns and students affiliated with member publications.
- Run mentorship programs for early-career journalistsOperates the ASME NEXT Senior Mentor Program and similar initiatives that match early-career journalists with senior editors and journalists at leading publications for guidance and career development.
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Professional Excellence Awards Programs 1 activity
- Administer National Magazine Awards and related honorsHosts and administers the National Magazine Awards, the most prestigious awards for print and digital magazines in the U.S., in collaboration with the Columbia Journalism School. Also presents specialized awards including the ASME Award for Fiction, ASME Awards for Design/Photography/Illustration, and co-presents the ASME NEXT Awards for Journalists Under 30. Administers the Magazine Editors’ Hall of Fame and Creative Excellence Award to recognize career achievements.
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Free Expression Defense & Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocate for editorial integrity and press freedomDefends the First Amendment, promotes editorial independence, and supports the development of journalism through public advocacy and institutional initiatives.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Host networking events for student interns and emerging journalistsOrganizes hybrid and virtual networking lunches and events connecting student interns and emerging journalists with editors from major publications such as Rolling Stone and The Atlantic.
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Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
- Operate free job board for member publicationsRuns the ASME Job Board, a free service allowing member organizations to post job openings and internships in magazine media.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Publish editorial standards and guidelinesProduces and publishes the ASME Guidelines for Editors and Publishers, which outline core principles and standards for editorial integrity and best practices in magazine journalism.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$848K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$848K100%
Investment income$150%
Other revenue$353
expenses
Total expenses$863K
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$401K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$527K
Cash$452K
Investments$0
Liabilities$434K
Net assets$93K
Liquid reserves6.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -2.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIDNEY HOLT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $215K |
board members · 15
- ALISON OVERHOLT — VICE PRESIDENT
- AMANDA KLUDT — PRESIDENT
- CHARLES WHITAKER — SECRETARY
- CLARA JEFFERY — DIRECTOR - EX OFFICIO
- IVYLISE SIMONES — DIRECTOR
- JOE BROWN — TREASURER
- JULIA TURNER — DIRECTOR
- LIZ VACCARIELLO — DIRECTOR
- NIKHIL SWAMINATHAN — DIRECTOR
- PAUL REYES — DIRECTOR
- RADHIKA JONES — DIRECTOR
- RICHARD DORMENT — DIRECTOR
- SID EVANS — DIRECTOR
- STEPHANIE MEHTA — DIRECTOR
- SUSAN GOLDBERG — DIRECTOR
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- ASME Network — ASME NEXT is governed by its own board of directors but is overseen by the ASME board of directors and staff, indicating a formal network relationship.
- ASME Network — ASME NEXT is governed by its own board of directors but is overseen by the ASME board of directors and staff, indicating a formal organizational relationship.
- ASME Board of Directors Government — Approves applications for membership
- ASME NEXT Network — Sponsors the Senior Mentor Program and provides membership to early-career journalists.
- ASME NEXT Network — Subgroup within ASME focused on early-career journalists, offering programming and mentorship opportunities.
- Calder Foundation Partner — Collaborates with the Calder Foundation to use Alexander Calder's "Elephant Walking" as the design for the Ellie award, with formal permission and copyright acknowledgment.
- Columbia Journalism School Partner — Collaborates with ASME to sponsor the National Magazine Awards for Print and Digital Media.
- Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism Partner — Sponsors the National Magazine Awards in association with ASME.
- Economic Hardship Reporting Project Partner — Board member Nikhil Swaminathan serves on its board.
- Good People LLC Partner — Board member Alison Overholt founded this creative content strategy and production company.
- National Magazine Awards Partner — Administers the National Magazine Awards through its Executive Director.
- National Magazine Awards Partner — Co-judges and co-presents the ASME NEXT Awards.
- Northwestern University Partner — Features a faculty member from Northwestern University in a hybrid training session on narrative journalism.
- Oprah Daily Partner — Board member Alison Overholt launched and led the multiplatform lifestyle brand.
- Rolling Stone Partner — Collaborates with Rolling Stone editors to host a hybrid networking lunch for interns and students.
- ScoutzApp Partner — Board member Alison Overholt serves as strategic advisor to this pro-basketball scouting platform.
- The Appeal Partner — Features a speaker from The Appeal in a virtual training session on reporting and fact checking.
- The Atlantic Partner — Collaborates with The Atlantic editors to host a virtual networking lunch for interns and students.
- The Trace Partner — Board member Julia Turner serves on its board.
- USC Annenberg Center on Communication Leadership and Policy Partner — Board member Julia Turner is a fellow at this center.
- Vestible Partner — Board member Alison Overholt serves as strategic advisor to this athlete investment platform.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Advancing Representation to Strengthen Media Relevancemethodology: representation_and_inclusionBy creating dedicated platforms for underrepresented communities—such as Black beauty, skincare, and wellness—the organization strengthens media relevance and inclusivity, because visible representation expands audience trust, reflects diverse lived experiences, and drives cultural legitimacy in magazine content.
- Editorial Integrity Through Standards and Transparencymethodology: editorial-standards-settingBy establishing industry-wide editorial standards and promoting a principle of transparency—“Don’t deceive the reader”—the organization sustains reader trust and protects the credibility of magazine journalism, because consistent ethical norms reinforce public confidence and professional accountability.
- Mentorship-Driven Professional Developmentmethodology: mentorship-and-trainingBy pairing early-career journalists with experienced industry mentors, the organization fosters professional growth and career advancement, because guided relationships with senior professionals provide tailored support, networking, and skill development that accelerates success in magazine journalism.