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DTN · 1 week ago

Ag Policy Editor

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$75K/yr - $100K/yr

3+ years exp

DTN is a global data and technology company helping operational leaders in energy, agriculture, and weather-driven industries make faster, smarter decisions. The Ag Policy Editor will collaborate with team members to cover agricultural political news and farm policy while also contributing as a general assignment news reporter.

AgricultureInformation Technology

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Reporter will be responsible for both developing her or his own stories, handling stories assigned by the Content manager and working with subject matter editors in covering breaking news and features stories as needed

While this reporter will focus on policy news, the successful candidate will be willing to lend his or her breaking news coverage expertise to other subjects when needed

Reporter will work with various other writers as well to develop packages and series ideas that delve into farm policy topics, and in cultivating sources both in the farm community and in the political arena

Qualification

Journalistic reportingU.S. politics knowledgeContent management systemsData-driven reportingInterviewing skillsFreelance collaborationSocial media interestBasic understanding of marketsTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in journalism or equivalent

3 years experience as reporter or editor

Working knowledge of U.S. politics and policy creation processes, and interest in becoming the DTN/PF subject matter expert in those areas

Basic understanding of commodity markets and/or interest in developing knowledge of those markets and how they respond to policy activities

Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet software, digital photography, videography and social media

Capacity to work on multiple projects for multiple venues and adhere to news deadlines

Demonstrated skills in journalistic reporting, writing and editing

Ability to cover breaking news stories is critical, while also working on a portfolio of broader feature stories for digital and print distribution

Demonstrated news judgment in prioritizing critical beat subjects, to set and meet deadlines, and a clear understanding of the timeliness issues in digital media

Experience or interest in covering the political beat of agriculture

Interest in creating policy and other content that performs well in search engines, social media and other drivers specific to digital media

Interest in data-driven reporting, using both proprietary and public data sources to guide the story line

Ability to interview farmers, agribusiness leaders and policy makers about key subjects

Develop ability to lead reporters and reporter teams on beat subjects when required

Interest in working with freelance writers and photographers to supply additional content when on timely basis

Ability to travel when required

Benefits

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)

Company

DTN

DTN is a global data and technology company helping operational leaders in energy, agriculture, and weather-driven industries make faster, smarter decisions.

Founded in 1999

Norman, Oklahoma, USA

1001-5000 employees