Producer, AgDay

Farm Journal maps the present and future of farming, food, technology and sustainability through the lens of 23 brands committed to every major agriculture and food production segment. Our brands generate 20 million monthly interactions across digital, video, radio and print sources. Farmers, ranchers, growers, packers, shippers and the industries that support them rely on Farm Journal’s brands to profitably grow their businesses.

Its exclusive research and data insights are so powerful that it earned Farm Journal recognition as one of the most innovative companies in the country, according to Fast Company business magazine.

Video storytelling is a point of pride at Farm Journal and we continue to expand. We have three nationally syndicated news programs – AgDay, U.S. Farm Report and Machinery Pete TV – that set the agenda for financial, political, current events and machinery issues in agriculture. Our podcast network now includes more than 10 unique programs, all recorded for audio and video distribution.

This network includes Agri Talk, which delivers two hours of agribusiness and markets news distributed on every major podcast platform and radio stations across the country.

Last year, Farm Journal launched two new video platforms: a subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service, Farm Journal TV, and a free ad-supported television (FAST) channel, Farm Journal NOW. At the same time, our You Tube channel and social media platforms have seen explosive growth.

Farm Journal seeks an experienced television news producer to support daily news gathering activities for Farm Journal’s portfolio of broadcast properties. This position will be the producer for AgDay, Farm Journal’s 30-minute weekday newscast dedicated to the biggest issues in agriculture. The news producer will also be responsible for supporting other day-to-day production of television, radio and digital content focused on agriculture and rural America.

The position offers video news leaders a chance to have national impact in one of America’s most important industries, while also having a work-life balance most producer roles do not have. Most weeks are standard weekday work schedules with periodic travel on high-impact weeks. What’s more, you’ll join a mission- and purpose-driven company with a great culture. Our focus is on how well we support the audiences we serve and have an impact on their professional lives.

The position is based in Kansas City, Missouri.

These duties include, but are not limited to, the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Oversee all aspects of production of AgDay, Farm Journal’s 30-minute weekday newscast dedicated to the biggest issues in agriculture, and any products related to AgDay. This includes writing, booking and other aspects of show production.
• Oversee all aspects of production for the AgDay Minute, a 90‑second affiliate‑focused food/ag news update distributed daily to our list of associated newsrooms.
• Support any streaming, social media, radio, podcast or other platforms as it relates to Ag Day
• Line produce, book and support any live‑to‑web events as required.
• Support the production of U.S. Farm Report, our weekly national 60‑minute news program addressing the most important issues in American agriculture while showcasing rural heritage and culture.
• Support, when necessary, the production of Machinery Pete TV, a weekly 30‑minute show focused on machinery, auctions and Farm culture.
• Contribute to ideation and development of new programs.
• Consult with editorial staff to continually refine program formats and content rundowns.
• Manage post‑production responsibilities to ensure smooth and timely distribution of news programs.

These qualifications include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 2+ years of experience producing newscasts
• Experience producing national news broadcasts a plus
• Track record for delivering quality journalism including understanding the news gathering process, writing and video storytelling.
• Demonstrated ability to create programming outside of the traditional television format, such as a You Tube series,…