Lancaster Farming Inc.- Ag Journalist

Steinman Communications, Inc; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO: 4 weeks

Paid Holidays

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Wellness program

EAP

Parental leave

Job summary

Lancaster Farming is seeking an experienced Agriculture Journalist to join our team. You will research and write multiple engaging articles weekly, cover ag events with rapid turnaround, and deliver clean, fact-checked copy for print and digital products.

The role requires an journalism degree or newsroom experience, with interest or background in agriculture, and willingness to learn publishing software and digital platforms. Collaboration with editors is key.

Qualifications

• Journalism degree and/or significant newsroom experience with AP style.
• Agricultural background or interest in learning about agriculture.
• Photography and video experience or willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with publishing software or willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with digital news platforms or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Research and write multiple engaging articles each week.
• Cover ag-related events with quick turnaround for publication.
• Hand in clean, fact-checked copy.
• Assist with editing and proofreading with attention to detail.
• Identify and explore trends in agriculture and rural life.
• Develop reliable resources for interviews, quotes and background.
• Work both independently and with a team.
• Be a positive force in our newsroom.

Skills

Journalism

AP style

Photography

Video experience

Publishing software

Digital news platforms

Education

Journalism degree

Tools

Publishing software

Digital publishing platforms

Job description

Description

Lancaster Farming is looking for an Experienced Agriculture Journalist to join our team! Lancaster Farming, a leading ag policy and lifestyle media company with more than 100,000 weekly readers, is hiring an experienced journalist. Farming touches every facet of life, and we cover it at the local, regional and national and levels. Background in or interest in agriculture is helpful, but solid reporting experience is a must. You will collaborate with editorial colleagues to create content for Lancaster Farming’s multiple print and digital products.

Why work with us?

We know that employees are a business’s greatest asset and the primary driver of success. We are committed to attracting and retaining people who are bright, curious, flexible, and energetic, to ensure our progress for the next 225 years.

As a team member at Lancaster Farming, you’ll enjoy:

• 4 weeks PTO to start (pro-rated for first year)
• Paid Holidays
• Benefits: medical, prescription, dental, vision, short-term disability, basic life insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental leave program

About Us:

Lancaster Farming is the “Farmer’s Choice” since 1955, covering many agriculture industries, including dairy, beef, swine, sheep, goat, horse and specialty animal buyers and sellers. It is also the largest farm implement marketplace in the Northeast. Every Saturday, the newspaper delivers news, market and commodity reports, and agribusiness information to more than 60,000 paid subscribers in Pennsylvania and fifteen other states.

Free public parking available in Ephrata.

Journalist Essential Job Functions (Full Description):

• Research and write multiple engaging articles each week.
• Cover ag-related events with expectation of quick turnaround for publication.
• Hand in clean, fact-checked copy.
• Assist with editing and proofreading with attention to detail.
• Identify and explore trends in agriculture and rural life.
• Develop reliable resources for interviews, quotes and background.
• Work both independently and with a team.
• Be a positive force in our newsroom.

Requirements

• Journalism degree and/or significant newsroom experience, including use of AP style.
• Agricultural background or sincere interest in learning about agriculture.
• Photography and video experience or willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with publishing software or willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with digital news platforms or willingness to learn.

When submitting your resume, please include work samples that showcase your journalism experience.

For a full list of all positions available please visit our career page: www.steinmancommunications.com/careers