Assistant Editor

Western Ag Reporter; Lubbock, Levelland (TX, TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Ag Reporter is seeking a highly motivated assistant editor to join our team and assist in developing weekly content for the publication. You will work closely with the editor to plan and produce relevant and timely content each week.

The role involves meetings with the editor, conducting interviews, writing weekly articles, monitoring breaking news in the agriculture industry, proofreading and editing copy, developing original ideas, creating visual aids, and managing social media and

Qualifications

• Strong writing and editing skills essential.
• Experience with designing visuals is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and produce weekly content with the editor.
• Conduct interviews and write weekly articles.
• Monitor breaking news in the agriculture industry.
• Proofread and edit copy for print.
• Create visual aids for articles and manage social media.
• Post and manage website content and analytics.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Strong proofreading and editing skills

Attention to detail

Interview skills

Communication skills

Ability to multitask

Willingness to work with a team

Tools

Microsoft Word

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

Job Brief:

Western Ag Reporter is seeking a highly motivated assistant editor to join our teamand assist in developing weekly content for the publication.

As assistant editor, you will work closely with the editor to plan and produce relevantand timely content each week.

Responsibilities Include:

• Meeting with editor to plan the upcoming week’s content.
• Conduct interviews.
• Write weekly articles for publication.
• Closely monitoring breaking news in the ag industry.
• Proofread and edit copy for print.
• Suggest original ideas.
• Developing original articles each week.
• Create visual aids for articles.
• Post and manage all social media.
• Conduct social media advertising.
• Keep website up to date.
• Provide analytics from website and social media accounts.

Requirements:

• Strong writing skills.
• Strong proofreading and editing skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Photoshop, and inDesign.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work in an efficient and timely manner in order to meet weekly deadlines.
• Interview skills.
• Communication skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Willingness to work with a team.
• Experience in inDesign and Photoshop preferred.
• Previous publication experience preferred.
• Ag background preferred.

This is a full-time, remote, entry-level position that may include some overnight travel.Salary DOE.