Content Leads

Lead a Series. Help Women in Manufacturing Be Seen.

The Women’s Manufacturing Network (WMN) is a national, volunteer-led movement dedicated to increasing visibility for women in the manufacturing industry.

We create content that tells real stories, highlights real careers, and builds real community—especially for the women who power our factories, engineering teams, shop floors, and leadership roles.

We’re looking for volunteer Content Leads to take charge of specific storytelling series and bring them to life.

What Is a WMN Content Lead?

Each Content Lead owns one series—like Day in the Life, Made by Women, or Ask the Hiring Manager. You’ll guide it, reach out to participants, and create content to be published on our website and shared on LinkedIn and other social channels.

Eventually, some Content Leads may grow into Program Leads who oversee multiple series—but you’ll start by running just one. That’s how we keep it manageable and meaningful.

What You'll Do

Pick a WMN series that speaks to you
Do outreach to find people to feature (we provide message templates)
Write, co-write, or coordinate content submissions
Submit stories using a form or shared doc
Help engage with WMN posts online (likes, comments, shares)

Time commitment: 2–3 hours/week
Location: Anywhere (fully remote)
Support: We’ll give you all the tools you need to succeed

Pick a Series to Lead

We have 20+ sample content series here. Choose the one you want to lead—or propose your own! Each series can be built around a specific region, state, or industry. Volunteers can get creative, just as long as their work brings visibility to manufacturing and the women in it.

We will provide templates and questionnaires to help you write and put together your articles and save you time!

🔦 PEOPLE & CAREER SPOTLIGHTS

Female Leader Spotlights

Interview women in leadership roles—supervisors, directors, executives, founders.
Women in __________.
Interview various women in a specific job function within manufacturing.
Shop Floor to CEO

Tell stories of women who started on the floor and climbed to the top.
Young Women Rising

Feature women under 30 who are making a name for themselves early.
Moms in Manufacturing

Interview mothers balancing manufacturing careers and family life.
Career Changers

Spotlight women who switched from other industries into manufacturing.
The First, But Not the Last

Women who broke barriers in their company, department, or role.
Military to Manufacturing

Interview veterans who transitioned into the industry.
Mentors Who Made a Difference

Tell the story of a woman who helped someone grow (interview the mentor or the mentee).
Student Spotlights

Highlight students in manufacturing programs or apprenticeships.
Women of Color in Manufacturing

Celebrate intersectional experiences and representation.

💼 ROLE & PATHWAY INSIGHTS

Day in the Life

Walk readers through a typical day of someone in a specific role.
What It Takes to Be a [Role]

Based on interviews or research, break down key responsibilities and skills.
My First Job in Manufacturing

Feature someone’s first job story—what they learned, how they grew.
Before & After Career Spotlights

Highlight a woman’s transformation or progression in her career.
From Intern to Exec

Interview someone who climbed the ladder within one company or industry.
What I Wish I Knew

Ask professionals what advice they’d give to their younger selves.
Career Q&A / Coffee Chats

Short-form interview series answering one question per post.
Passion Projects

Spotlight women using their careers to drive DEI, sustainability, or outreach efforts.

🏢 COMPANY & COMMUNITY FEATURES

Companies That Champion Women

Interview women at companies doing great work on DEI or career advancement.
Made by Women

Spotlight a team of women who helped create or build a product.
Cool Culture Series

Feature flexible schedules, inclusive teams, or unique company traditions.
Women Who Own It

Highlight female-owned or female-led manufacturing businesses.
Local Company Spotlights

Interview women at regional companies and spotlight the business.

What's in It for You?

Direct Access to Female Leaders – Hear real stories and gain insights from inspiring women in the field.
High-Value Networking – Build relationships with key industry professionals and companies.
National Visibility – Be recognized across the U.S. as a member of the Women’s Manufacturing Network.
A Leadership Role You Can Shape – Take initiative and help define how WMN grows.
Meaningful Work – Contribute to a mission that uplifts women and strengthens the manufacturing community.
Portfolio-Worthy Experience – Lead projects that you’ll be proud to showcase.
Room to Grow – Start as a Content Lead and grow into a Program Lead as WMN expands.

Ready to Get Involved?

Take a look through the list above and pick the one that resonates most with you. Once you’ve decided, let us know what you decide.

After that, we’ll send you everything you need—outreach templates, content guidelines, and publishing tools—so you can start creating visibility right away.

Here's a quick guide to get you started!

Let’s build something powerful. One story at a time.