Crops Reporter / Senior Editor

Job Description:

• Research, write, and publish news stories, feature articles, and analysis focused on crop production and agribusiness topics
• Cover topics including crop management, plant and soil health, regulatory developments, sustainability initiatives, carbon programs, and commodity crop production
• Produce timely coverage of breaking news and provide ongoing reporting as stories evolve
• Develop original story ideas and execute assigned editorial content
• Collaborate with editors, reporters, freelancers, grain analysts, and meteorologists to create comprehensive coverage packages and series
• Cultivate relationships with farmers, agribusiness leaders, industry experts, and other key sources
• Create content across multiple formats, including written articles, photography, audio, video, and social media
• Contribute to editorial planning and support development of content strategies that engage DTN audiences
• Utilize data and industry research to support accurate, impactful reporting
• Travel as needed to cover industry events, conferences, and on-location reporting assignments

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience as a reporter, editor, or related journalism role
• Strong journalistic reporting, writing, and editing skills, including knowledge of AP Style
• Ability to prioritize news coverage, manage deadlines, and operate effectively in a fast-paced digital media environment
• Working knowledge of crop production, plant science, soil science, or a strong interest in developing expertise in these areas
• Understanding of digital publishing, content management systems, social media, and audience engagement strategies
• Experience using word processing, spreadsheet software, and digital media tools
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to establish trust with farmers and industry stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and quality

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Unlimited PTO
• Flexible working hours
• Remote work model (position dependent)
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• 6% 401K matching
• Unlimited access to 13k+ courses via learning platform to support employee career advancement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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