Farm Journal ยท 2 days ago
Anchor & MMJ (AgDay)
Farm Journal is a leading company in agriculture and food production, seeking an anchor/MMJ for AgDay, their nationally syndicated newscast. The role involves anchoring, reporting from the field, and contributing to various programs while focusing on the next generation of agriculture and related technologies.
AgricultureBusiness IntelligenceDigital MediaEventsJournalismMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Exhibit strong video news storytelling skills that connect with American farmers, ranchers and growers
Exhibit strong reporting skills that show the ability to dig deep, rely on multiple sources and leverage original research that will create great video and 'digital first' articles for the web and other platforms (YouTube and social) content
Anchor a half-hour newscast
Produce and write video content and newscasts as needed
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
Regular travel required for on-site interviews, events and shows
Create additional digital content including articles, audio, social media and email newsletters
Qualification
Required
A reel with relevant on-air and video work examples is required in the application
Tangible experience as a broadcast journalist or digital video storyteller (YouTube series, etc.)
Experience anchoring a traditional newscast
Experience in newsgathering: taking multiple interviews and original reporting to deliver a strong web story
Experience in agriculture - either as a journalist, from the industry or part of a farm family
Experience managing and creating content for social media platforms
Proven aptitude for growth and a curiosity to discover
Ability to work calmly under deadline
Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
Strong communication skills that go beyond your work
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Preferred
Experience using and analyzing digital analytics
Background in journalism
Experience covering or background in technology or other 'next generation' agricultural topics
Experience with Adobe Premiere
Experience with Sony field video equipment
Company
Farm Journal
Farm Journal is an information and insights company for generating growth and delivering new yields across every aspect of agriculture.
Funding
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Growth StageRecent News
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