Staff Writer, Farm Progress - Missouri Candidates

About the position

Informa Markets is seeking a full-time Staff Writer for its Farm Progress Agricultural Portfolio in Missouri. The Staff Writer will work with the Editor to help produce and edit content for our Missouri Ruralist media portfolio including digital and print media, social community building and engagement, broadcast programming, creation of galleries, collaborating with other colleagues to produce high-value content, photography, and the coverage of production agricultural topics. This position is fully integrated within the Farm Progress group and collaborates frequently with all departments within the business. The ideal candidate must reside in Missouri, work remotely, and possess extensive agricultural knowledge and a passion for storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Write compelling original content for daily digital and monthly print publication, including in-depth features and news items through a journalistic lens
• Develop relationships with farmers and expert sources throughout Illinois agriculture
• Photograph sources and stories to further share information for producers and illustrate concepts
• Create social media content and build community networks
• Plan and develop future story ideas for digital, print and social networks
• Film and create video
• Drive user engagement with best practices for the agricultural audience
• Use new content tactics to enhance reader experience, and drive audience retention and page views
• Attend field days, meetings, conferences and events as needed for story coverage
• Represent Missouri Ruralist throughout Missouri agriculture
• Travel throughout Missouri as needed for farm visits
• Perform additional tasks as required.

Requirements

• Strong writing and journalism experience
• Excellent photography skills in agricultural conditions
• Passion for storytelling and interacting with people
• Video filming and editing experience
• Excellent organizational skills
• Detail-oriented and able to meet daily deadlines
• SEO experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office product suite, Outlook
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, ag communications, English or related discipline (Preferred)
• Previous agriculture experience (Preferred)

Benefits

• 401k match
• Health, vision and dental insurance
• Parental leave
• ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount
• 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years
• 10 national holidays
• Birthday leave day
• Chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs