Staff Writer

California Farm Bureau; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 70,500 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) match

Paid vacation and sick time

10 paid holidays

Job summary

A leading agricultural organization in Sacramento is seeking a skilled content creator to report on California agriculture. The role includes writing news articles, managing communications, and contributing to content strategy. The ideal candidate should have a BA in a relevant field and three years of journalistic experience, with a focus on agriculture preferred. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of writing experience for print news publications, preferably in agriculture.
• Strong editing skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel for work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Report and write news articles about California agriculture.
• Produce written content for other communications channels.
• Collaborate with internal teams to accomplish communications goals.

Skills

Writing and editing skills

Digital photography

Proficiency in AP style

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

BA in Journalism, English, Communications, or related field

Job description

Report, write and edit content for Ag Alert and other Farm Bureau communications. Additionally, contribute to content strategy, ghostwrite, support media relations and social media efforts, and collaborate with the Production Designer.

Responsibilities

• Report and write news articles about California agriculture for Ag Alert.
• Produce written content for other communications channels.
• Align coverage and content with Farm Bureau values.
• Take photos and videos for articles and archive digital content.
• Write and manage selected newsletters.
• Contribute to content strategy discussions and editorial planning.
• Support Farm Bureau policy goals by helping to develop articles, op‑eds and other content.
• Ghostwrite articles, op‑eds and other content as needed.
• Collaborate with internal teams to accomplish communications goals.
• Represent Farm Bureau at events, attend occasional overnight conferences, and build relationships with advertising and sponsor partners.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BA degree in Journalism, English, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years’ experience as a writer for a print news publication. Agriculture, environmental or legislative reporting experience preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with digital photography and smartphone video.
• Ability to write cohesive copy, adhering to AP style.
• Strong editing skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to multitask and consistently meet deadlines.
• The ability and willingness to travel, occasionally involving an overnight stay.
• Requires use of personal vehicle for work-related travel; must maintain valid driver’s license and auto insurance. Mileage reimbursed according to company policy.

Salary Range: $70,500.00 to $73,000.00

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision benefits, and employer-paid life/accidental death/long-term disability, EAP, 401(k) match and safe harbor contribution, 10 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick time.

California Farm Bureau Federation is an Equal Opportunity Employer