Associate Editor, Member Publications

Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies•Lansing, MI

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About The Position

Serves as Associate Editor of Michigan Farm News, researching, reporting and developing timely, relevant agricultural news and feature content for Michigan Farm Bureau members across print and digital platforms. Working within editorial priorities established by the Media Relations Manager and coordinated through the Lead Editor, the position contributes high-quality journalism that informs members about agriculture, industry developments, Michigan Farm Bureau priorities and issues affecting Michigan farmers. The Associate Editor collaborates with the Lead Editor, Farm News Media Manager, Member Publications Graphic Designer and other Communications, Marketing and Media staff to support effective content development and publication across print and digital channels. The role includes researching, reporting, writing and developing accurate, engaging agricultural production, business, industry, policy, member and organizational stories. The Associate Editor executes assigned stories and content priorities with the Lead Editor, developing story angles, identifying and interviewing sources, conducting research, and guiding assignments through established editing and publication processes. The position also monitors agricultural news, policy developments, production trends, industry issues and member interests to identify emerging topics, bring forward story ideas and recommend coverage opportunities for Michigan Farm News.

Requirements

Minimum one to three years of professional experience in writing, journalism, communications, editorial content development or a related field.
Demonstrated experience developing news, feature or other journalistic content for print and/or digital platforms.
Experience conducting interviews, researching stories and working with multiple sources to develop accurate and engaging content.
A bachelor's degree in journalism, agricultural communications, communications or a related field is preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing agricultural or industry-related content and demonstrated knowledge of agriculture and issues affecting farmers and the agricultural industry.
Experience working within editorial calendars, publication schedules or other deadline-driven content workflows.
Experience with Farm Bureau or another agricultural membership, commodity, trade or advocacy organization.
Bachelor's degree in journalism, agricultural communications, communications or a related field.

Responsibilities

Research, report, write and develop timely, accurate and engaging news and feature content for Michigan Farm News print and digital platforms.
Develop stories about agricultural production, business, industry, policy, members and organizational topics that deliver value to Michigan Farm Bureau members.
Execute assigned stories and content priorities in coordination with the Lead Editor.
Develop appropriate story angles, identify and interview sources, conduct research, and move assignments through established editing and publication processes.
Monitor agricultural news, policy developments, production trends, industry issues and member interests to identify potential stories and emerging topics.
Bring forward relevant story ideas and recommend opportunities for Michigan Farm News coverage.
Collaborate with the Lead Editor, Farm News Media Manager, Member Publications Graphic Designer, and other Communications, Marketing and Media staff on content development and publication.