Managing Editor, Specialty Agriculture — Remote

Great American Media Services; Northern (KY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work environment

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Volunteer time off

Paid medical leave

Job summary

Great American Media Services is seeking a curious journalist to lead Fruit Growers News, Vegetable Growers News and Organic Grower in a full-time, remote role reporting to the Chief Content Officer. You will shape editorial direction, manage workflows, and create content across print, digital, video and live events.

The position emphasizes AP style compliance, audience insights and collaboration with advertising, sales and marketing teams to grow brand reach.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in reporting, writing and editing for multiple formats.

Responsibilities

• Set editorial vision and content calendar for three brands.
• Manage day-to-day editorial workflows for magazines, websites and e-newsletters.

Skills

Journalistic writing

Editing & proofreading

Content planning

Video/storytelling

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism

Tools

AP style

Content analytics

Job description

Great American Media Services (GAMS), a leading B2B media company, is looking for a curious, forward-thinking journalist to lead Fruit Growers News, Vegetable Growers News and Organic Grower.

In this role, you’ll help specialty crop professionals navigate the issues, innovations and ideas shaping their industry. You’ll have the opportunity to set the editorial direction for three respected brands while creating meaningful content across print, digital, video and live events.

This is a full-time, remote position reporting to the Chief Content Officer.

What You’ll Do

• Set the editorial vision and develop a thoughtful, industry-leading content calendar for all three brands
• Manage day-to-day editorial workflows for magazines, websites and e-newsletters
• Report, write and create engaging content for print, web, video, social media and multimedia packages
• Edit and proofread content for accuracy, clarity and alignment with AP and GAMS house style
• Use content analytics and audience insights to strengthen engagement and inform editorial decisions
• Recruit and manage freelance contributors, including assignments, deadlines and budgets
• Build relationships with growers, researchers, suppliers and other specialty agriculture experts
• Develop trusted connections with readers and represent their interests across the brands
• Work collaboratively with advertising and marketing partners while maintaining editorial integrity
• Moderate webinars and participate in events and other audience-engagement initiatives
• Represent the brands at industry conferences and trade shows
• Collaborate with GAMS editorial, design, sales and marketing teams
• Identify new formats, topics and opportunities that expand the brands’ reach and impact

What You’ll Bring

• A strong foundation in reporting, writing, editing and proofreading
• Experience developing content for digital platforms, with an interest in video, social media and emerging storytelling formats
• The ability to identify compelling stories and adapt them for different audiences and channels
• Strong organizational skills and confidence managing multiple projects and deadlines
• A collaborative approach and clear, thoughtful communication
• Curiosity, sound news judgment and the initiative to take ownership of a brand

Experience with editorial calendars, content analytics, B2B media or agriculture is a plus, but we encourage you to apply even if your background does not check every box.

Why Join GAMS?

• The opportunity to shape the direction of three established specialty agriculture brands
• A remote work environment
• Collaboration with an experienced editorial, design, marketing and sales team
• Opportunities to build industry relationships and represent the brands at leading events
• Professional development and opportunities for growth

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Volunteer time off
• Paid medical leave