Staff Writer, Prairie Farmer

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Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Ag Communications, English, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of two years of business writing and media experience, preferably in B2B media and agriculture.
• High-level writing skills.
• Excellent photography skills in agricultural conditions.
• Passion for storytelling and interacting with people.
• Video filming and editing experience.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, and able to meet daily deadlines.
• SEO experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office product suite, Outlook.

Responsibilities:

• Write compelling original content for daily digital and monthly print publications.
• Develop relationships with farmers and expert sources throughout Illinois agriculture.
• Photograph sources and stories to share information for producers.
• Create social media content and build community networks.
• Plan and develop future story ideas for digital, print, and social networks.
• Film and create video content.
• Drive user engagement with best practices.
• Attend field days, meetings, conferences, and events for story coverage.