Lee Enterprises seeks an editor – reporter, Agri-View

The Editor-Reporter will be responsible for providing professional editorial content each week for Agri-View. You must be fast and accurate as an editor. You must be skilled at interviewing and researching, and have a good knowledge base of the agricultural industry.

You must be creative. As a representative of Agri-View you will work to create and maintain a strong network of industry professionals. You must have the ability and knowledge to take and provide quality photos and video. Above all you must have a passion for helping and reaching out to the heart of our country, farmers. Agri-View goes out each week to about 27,000 subscribers in Wisconsin and the Midwest. It’s part of Lee Agri-Media, which is home to 10 agricultural publications. Visit agriview.com for more information.

Position Responsibilities:

• This position can be performed remotely or onsite in Madison, Wisconsin. Training and meetings will be held in the Madison area.
• Must be proficient in grammar, spelling and Associated Press style. We are a member of Associated Press.
• Must care about details and accuracy.
• Must interview, research, and professionally and proficiently write 2-3 original articles per week, with at least half of them resulting from on-farm visits.
• Each week collect and edit non-byline articles and briefs for use within each section.
• Must be able to prioritize and accomplish the workload accurately in an effective timely manner, meeting deadlines. Must update the manager on workload status on a daily or weekly basis, as needed.
• All content is entered into the BLOX content-management system.
• Must have excellent computer and internet-research skills.
• Help with creative ideas and long-range planning.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Advanced writing, interviewing and AP-Style skills
• Must process information, and then explain it in a logical and commonly understood manner
• Knowledge of agricultural industry
• Intermediate photography skills
• Ability to juggle multiple projects along with daily workload, as well as sudden changes
• Ability to find article ideas
• Strong communicator and creator
• Possess the potential for problem-solving, to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment under deadline pressure
• Highly organized and responsible
• Quality- and detail-oriented person
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record and have access to a vehicle

Education & Experience:

• Minimum two years journalism degree, with emphasis in agricultural journalism or equivalent knowledge/experience
• Prefer previous journalism newsroom experience with AP Style
• Proficient knowledge of computer software necessary to complete job in a satisfactory manner, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat. Must be proficient at using the Internet, and at research and data collection.
• Extensive experience in meeting deadlines and communicating effectively

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