Member News Editor & Feature Writer

Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies

Lansing (MI)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies is seeking an Associate Editor for Michigan Farm News to research, report and develop timely agricultural news and features for members across print and digital platforms. Working with the Lead Editor and Communications team, you will deliver accurate stories, interview sources, and coordinate editorial priorities to inform Michigan farmers.

Strong writing, journalism experience and knowledge of agriculture are required; Farm Bureau membership knowledge

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
1–3 years of professional writing, journalism, communications or editorial content development required.
Experience developing news or feature content for print and digital platforms.
Experience conducting interviews and researching stories with multiple sources.

Responsibilities

Research, report and develop news and feature content for Michigan Farm News across print and digital platforms.
Execute assigned stories and coordinate with Lead Editor to publish through established processes.
Monitor agricultural news, policy developments and industry issues to identify story opportunities.
Collaborate with Media Relations and other Communications staff to support content development and publication.