ASSOCIATE EDITOR POSITION OPEN
REPORTS TO: Neil Tietz, Editor - Hay & Forage Grower
LOCATION: Penton Media
7900 International Dr. #300
Minneapolis, MN 55425
POSITION SUMMARY:
Writes and gathers news for online newsletters as well as researches and writes magazine feature stories, partial-page copy and new product sections. Assists with magazine production. Also, assists in developing and executing special projects as well as editing copy for the Web site.
Education: Farm background highly desirable. College degree in journalism/communications, agricultural journalism or closely related field required, including training in desktop publishing.
Experience: One to two years editing and writing experience required; experience writing for the dairy, beef or forage industries desired. Prefer someone who completed an internship on an ag-related magazine or newspaper during college.
Skills: Excellent command of the English language (grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc.). Prefer knowledge in farming practices, especially those related to dairy, beef and forage production. Basic photography skills required. Ability to work well with deadlines, set priorities and juggle simultaneous tasks. Be flexible and able to work well with different departments and up and down lines of authority.
Physical: Work on the internal computer network - average of six hours per day. Some days could be up to eight hours. Use of phone varies, but a fair estimate would be one hour per day. Some travel required. Must have a driver's license and be able to drive. Must be able to travel by commercial carrier.
DUTIES:
- Writes, gathers and edits forage and hay marketing news/information each week for online newsletter(s).
- Conceives, researches, travels for and writes concise feature and news articles that require minimal editing. Provides own photography for articles personally generated and assists in producing stock photos for use with freelance stories.
- Coordinates, writes and/or edits information for department and special project pages, as well as the Web site. Also, rewrites news releases and other information as assigned.
- Assists in aspects of production, including editing, proofreading, page revisions, and other duties as assigned. Helps maintain a photo catalog/morgue.
- Assists editor and managing editor in developing and coordinating special projects.
- Represents the magazine and company at industry events.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
For further information, contact Debbie Weinhold
Debbie.weinhold@penton.com
PHONE: 952-851-4605 FAX: 952-851-4701
Job posting expires March 31, 2008
