Crops Reporter​/Senior Editor

Crops Reporter

DTN seeks a Crops Reporter to join the DTN/Progressive Farmer editorial team. In this role, you will provide timely, insightful coverage of crop production, plant and soil health, crop management practices, agricultural policy, commodity markets, and the business decisions that drive profitable and sustainable farming operations. You will deliver high‑quality journalism across digital, print, audio, video, and social platforms while serving as a trusted source of information for farmers, ranchers, agribusiness professionals, and agricultural decision‑makers.

• Research, write, and publish news stories, feature articles, and analysis focused on crop production and agribusiness topics.
• Cover topics including crop management, plant and soil health, regulatory developments, sustainability initiatives, carbon programs, and commodity crop production.
• Produce timely coverage of breaking news and provide ongoing reporting as stories evolve.
• Develop original story ideas and execute assigned editorial content.
• Collaborate with editors, reporters, freelancers, grain analysts, and meteorologists to create comprehensive coverage packages and series.
• Cultivate relationships with farmers, agribusiness leaders, industry experts, and other key sources.
• Create content across multiple formats, including written articles, photography, audio, video, and social media.
• Contribute to editorial planning and support development of content strategies that engage DTN audiences.
• Utilize data and industry research to support accurate, impactful reporting.
• Travel as needed to cover industry events, conferences, and on‑location reporting assignments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience as a reporter, editor, or related journalism role.
• Strong journalistic reporting, writing, and editing skills, including knowledge of AP Style.
• Ability to prioritize news coverage, manage deadlines, and operate effectively in a fast‑paced digital media environment.
• Working knowledge of crop production, plant science, soil science, or a strong interest in developing expertise in these areas.
• Understanding of digital publishing, content management systems, social media, and audience engagement strategies.
• Experience using word processing, spreadsheet software, and digital media tools.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills with the ability to establish trust with farmers and industry stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and quality.

• Experience covering agriculture, agribusiness, commodity markets, or rural issues.
• Knowledge of grain markets and agricultural business operations.
• Experience creating audio, video, photography, or multimedia content.
• Interest in data‑driven journalism and analytical reporting.
• Experience working with freelance contributors and collaborative editorial teams.

Competitive Salary. Unlimited PTO. Flexible working hours. Remote work model (position dependent). Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans. 6% 401(k) matching. Unlimited access to 13,000+ courses via learning platform to support employee career advancement. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Compensation will be based on a pay‑for‑performance structure, with the opportunity to advance your compensation over time. The targeted hiring base pay range for this position is between $74,000 and $97,000.

DTN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.