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Farm Journal · 18 hours ago

Technology and Machinery Editor

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

$65K/yr - $67K/yr

2+ years exp

Farm Journal is a leading company in agriculture and food production, seeking a creative and proactive journalist to cover agricultural machinery and technology. The role involves generating original content, establishing industry relationships, and creating multimedia content to empower farmers, ranchers, and growers with insights on innovations in ag tech.

AgricultureBusiness IntelligenceDigital MediaEventsJournalismMedia and Entertainment

No H1B

Responsibilities

Exhibit excellent news judgment to generate original content on technology and machinery that engages farmers, ranchers and growers through all of Farm Journal’s media platforms

Establish relationships with industry leaders to stay a step ahead of evolving innovations and maintain a pulse on farmers’ needs for technology and machinery to keep their operations profitable and sustainable

Create multimedia content, including articles, videos, audio, social media and email newsletters

Work independently with a reasonable amount of guidance and respect to objectives and department guidelines

Be a good partner and work collaboratively with other team members on stories or creating multimedia content

Assist in solving practical problems and dealing with a variety of variables

Extract and integrate data from various sources and provide insight to understand audiences and behaviors

Travel for on-site interviews, events and shows

Other responsibilities as assigned by manager or supervisor

Qualification

Technology knowledgeBusiness journalismWriting experienceData-driven contentMultimedia content creationCamera proficiencyVideo editingPhoto editingContent management systemsDeadline management

Required

Knowledge of technology and machinery and how on-farm use and advancements impact row crop and livestock production, profitability and sustainability is a major plus

Understanding the latest technology trends and the ability to explain their impact in clear and meaningful ways is a plus

Background in business journalism is a plus

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

At least two years of writing experience and a commitment to original reporting

Enthusiasm for service journalism and data-driven content

Proficient with a camera, video and photo editing, and content management systems

Ability to understand and follow multiple writing formats that engage audiences across Farm Journal's broad portfolio

Proven aptitude for growth and a curiosity to discover

Ability to work calmly under deadline

Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States