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Communications Director

CONSERVATION TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION CENTER

Reports to: Executive Director

Position Summary
Develop, deliver and monitor programs, messages and materials to promote conservation agriculture. The Communications Director position involves regular communications to, among others, federal, state and local government agencies; agriculture industry, media and associations; conservation groups and watershed partnerships. This position will also be responsible for grant-funded projects that involve technology transfer, publications, information dissemination, media relations or other communication-related outcomes.

Major Responsibilities
· edit and write quarterly online magazine and e-newsletter
· write and distribute news releases
· maintain media relations
· oversee development and delivery of communications/information materials
· develop and deliver presentations, trainings and workshops
· moderate and facilitate meetings
· manage content on CTIC web site
· assist Executive Director in membership and fundraising efforts
· assist with writing and editing proposals
· work on grant-funded projects as needed
· other tasks as assigned by Executive Director

Organizational Relationships
The Communications Director reports directly to the CTIC executive director. Works regularly with the Project Director and Office Manager and has frequent contact with the administrative staff. Works in close partnership with the Executive Director. Has some contact with donors and grantees. Has some contact with the Board Chair, officers, and other board members. Regularly in contact with federal, state and local government agencies; agriculture industry, media and associations; conservation groups and watershed partnerships and other groups funding or participating in projects administered by CTIC.

Qualifications
· Journalism or communications degree
· Proficiency in word processing and desktop publishing
· Knowledge of agriculture and conservation issues
· Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences
· Ability to manage multiple project simultaneously and thrive in fast-paced environment
· Organizational and time management skills
· Self-motivation to work independently as well as social skills to work in team environment

Contact
Purity Mason
Conservation Technology Information Center
1220 Potter Drive
West Lafayette, IN 47905
mason@conservationinformation.org

1st posted: July 2008

Editorial Page Editor

Capital Press, the West's premier agricultural weekly newspaper and website, is seeking an ag-savvy editor to write editorials, coordinate columnists and design the opinion page. You'll also oversee special sections and projects and work on the copy desk as needed, including helping with the website. Knowledge of the agriculture industry required. Journalism education and/or newspaper or other journalism experience required.

Capital Press is a member of East Oregonian Publishing Company, a family owned company with community newspapers thoughout Oregon and SW Washington. Full time with benefits including health plan, vacation/sick pay, 401(k) and profit sharing plan. Mail resume, clips and letter of interest to East Oregonian Publishing Co. Attn: Human Resources, PO Box 2048, Salem OR 97308-2048; by fax to 503-371-2935; or email to hr@eopubco.org.

1st posted: July 2008

Managing Editor

Our growing publishing company has a great career opportunity for an editor with several years or more experience to lead and build upon our values of editorial excellence as Managing Editor of No-Till Farmer, the Conservation Tillage Product Guide and No-TillFarmer.com.

A passion for production agriculture is required. If you relate well to farmers, have a deep knowledge of the ag industry, love to tell stories and enjoy producing quality editorial, you'll thrive in our multimedia publishing business at our Brookfield, Wis., location.

If being part of a growing company and having the opportunity to contribute to that growth sounds exciting to you, contact Darrell Bruggink, publisher, at dbruggink@lesspub.com.

1st posted: July 2008

Associate Editor

Our growing publishing company based in Brookfield, Wis., has a great career opportunity for editor/writer to contribute in a media company priding itself on editorial excellence. Writer/editor will contribute to industry-leading titles Farm Equipment, Ag Equipment Intelligence and Rural Lifestyle Dealer.

Responsibilities include writing and editing for both print and online. Requires strong writing and communication skills and an ability to manage multiple projects on deadline. An understanding of American agriculture and electronic media experience a plus. Some in-the-field travel, including representing the company at key trade shows and press events.

Please email resume, salary requirements and writing samples to dkanicki@lesspub.com.

1st posted: July 2008

Commodities Special Writer

Dow Jones Newswires is looking for a special writer to produce columns and other articles with insight and authority about the global commodities markets. Ideal candidate will have a grasp of international commodity markets from gold to sugar, will have some experience writing daily columns, and will have strong analytical skills. Experience as an investment analyst would be helpful. The ideal candidate should be able to explain how events and situations in the commodities markets can affect other asset class markets. Columns should be insightful and engaging to the most seasoned professional trader or a newcomer to the commodity scene. Clear writing without jargon is essential. Position can be based in either DJ Global Headquarters in New York or in Chicago. Send resume and cover letter to Terry Wooten, Managing Editor, Commodities,  New York Terry.wooten@dowjones.com

1st posted: July 2008

Dairy PR Writer

When you imagine what your first career will be like, do you want work...
- At a job where work is actually fun?
- On a team with people who play as hard as they work?
And you'll get paid to spend your day doing something you enjoy in the dairy industry.

If you've ever dreamed about doing public relations and advertising work on industry-leading clients after you graduate (or wherever you are in your career), send your resume to Tena Murphy at Martin Williams in Minneapolis. (t.murphy@martinwilliams.com) We have some positions open and we'd like to meet you.

What you might do:
- Write press releases, advertorials, radio copy, talking points and work with industry key opinion leaders to create media materials for leading trade and consumer publications.
- Interact with clients on a day-to-day basis, helping to provide counsel and professional work.
- Work with an integrated team of public relations and advertising professionals every day to see multi-faceted projects through from start to finish.
- Participate in the client planning process.
- Attend industry-related events and tradeshows on behalf of industry leading clients.

Oh, and of course, we're an Equal Opportunity Employer.

1st posted: June 2008

Public Relations ­ Agriculture

Exciting opportunity to join one of the nation's leading business-to-business marketing service agencies, working on a premier agricultural account. Ideal candidate will possess  excellent writing skills and ability to manage projects within a team environment. Requires a degree in marketing, journalism, public relations or a related field. An agricultural background and specific writing experience and/or knowledge of crop production and/or livestock management practices would be a definite plus.

Please send resume, cover letter and writing samples to:
Recruiter
13845 Bishop's Drive
Brookfield, WI 53005
or email to careers@bader-rutter.com

1st posted: June 2008

Freelance reporters and photographers

LRF Media AB is looking for:

Freelance journalists who writes and photographs about farm tractors: big modern tractors, oldtimers and tractor pulling in the United States for our tractor magazine Tractor Power.

Tractor Power is currently being sold in six European countries in three languages: Swedish, Finnish and German. It is a magazine for tractor enthusiasts where the primary goal is to entertain.

LRF Media is the third largest publishing company in Sweden regarding magazines and weeklies. LRF Media issues more than 20 titles. The company is the market leader in Sweden in b2b-titles about farming and forestry and has also market-leading titles on tractors, horses, dogs, hunting and fishing. LRF Media has made a rapid expansion into the consumer market with titles on interior and gardening.

Salary: depends on the job.

Please send an email to: kenneth.fransson@lrfmedia.lrf.se

Kenneth Fransson
Editor-in-chief
Tractor Power
LRF Media
SE-113 92 Stockholm
Sweden
http://www.lrfmedia.se
http://www.traktorpower.se
http://www.traktorpower.com

1st posted: May 2008

Kansas Agriculture Editor

Kansas Farmer, the leading state farm publication in Kansas, seeks an editor. Responsibilities include planning and providing editorial content and direction for Kansas Farmer. The editor is responsible for covering issues, crops and livestock for producers in Kansas.

The position requires good writing and photography skills, travel throughout the state.

Selected individual must be a self-starter, possess strong organizational skills, be able to meet planning and deadline schedules and will be expected to work well within regional and national teams as well as with production and copy editors.

Applicants should have at least 5 years experience as a writer or journalist. Knowledge of corn, soybeans and wheat is important. An understanding of Kansas agriculture and local issues is a plus.

Must be familiar with Word, Excel and have some computer experience. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. Position can be managed out of home office if it's located in Kansas.

Comprehensive benefits include generous paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, vision coverage and 401(k).

Farm Progress Companies is the largest U.S. media company serving the agricultural market. Headquartered in Carol Stream, Illinois, with offices in Decatur, Ill., Lincoln, Neb., Des Moines, Iowa and Minnetonka, Minn., and 150 employees across 23 states, we publish 22 state, regional, and national farm publications. Since 1841, we have been serving the needs of agricultural readers in the continental United States. We also operate farm trade shows and provide marketing and custom publishing services.

If interested, submit cover letter with salary requirement and resume to recruiter@farmprogress.com.

1st posted: May 2008

Farm Talk Associate Editor

Location: Parsons, Kansas

Reports To: Editor

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and expertise

Posting Date: 5/19/08

Who we are:
Farm Talk is a weekly agricultural newspaper that covers southeast Kansas, northeast Oklahoma, southwest Missouri and northwest Arkansas.

Weekly topics include everything from full-length feature articles on area producers to stories covering crops, cattle and forages in the coverage area.

In addition to the weekly newspaper Farm Talk sponsors the Four State Farm Show in Pittsburg, Kansas and co-sponsors the Ozark Fall Farmfest and Horsefest in Springfield, Missouri.

We're looking for a person who......
·demonstrates a passion for life in rural America and understands production agriculture.
·leads with a keen editorial talent.
·develops and maintains positive working relationships with those involved in the agricultural industry.
·can write and edit feature stories. Can edit weekly press releases and format them for use in Farm Talk.
·is familiar with digital photography and able to shoot photographs necessary to illustrate feature stories.
·has a working knowledge of computer programs such as QuarkXpress and Adobe Photoshop.
·is Internet savvy and able to use the Internet as a tool to come up with editorial subject matter for the weekly paper.

We can offer you....
·a competitive base salary.
·401(k) with employer contribution.
·benefits including medical, dental, vision and life coverage.
·paid time off and sick leave as well as six holidays each year.
·ongoing learning experiences in the agricultural communications field.

You'll bring to us...
·a Bachelor's degree in agricultural communications.
·an understanding of production agriculture that preferably includes two to five years editing experience.
·the ability to travel within the local area on a weekly basis.
·the aptitude to be a leader in the ag communications field.
·above average written, oral and interpersonal communication skills coupled with computer proficiency.
·exemplary personal demonstration of professional integrity and conduct.

If this matches what you are looking for, send your cover letter, resume, references and contact information. An e-mailed submission is preferred to: ftnews@terraworld.net in care of Doug Toburen.

Doug Toburen, Editor
Farm Talk Newspaper
P.O. Box 601  
Parsons, KS 67357
1-800-356-8255

Ted Gum, Advertising Manager-Publisher
Farm Talk Newspaper
P.O Box 601
Parsons, KS 67357
1-800-356-8255

1st posted: May 2008

Marketing Communications Manager - Landmark Services Cooperative

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Position Objective: To develop, maintain and enforce consistent and strategic brand building initiatives for Landmark Services Cooperative, Cottage Grove, Wis.

Marketing Communications Manager is a management position within the cooperative that requires leadership authority to work with and direct all divisions with marketing and branding efforts. The Marketing Communications Manager would exhibit the ability to get work done through others and to develop and enforce standard operating procedures and processes.

Qualifications:
- Agricultural background
- 3-5 years experience in communications, marketing or journalism
- Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
- Communications skills
- Self-motivated attitude with a passion to learn and implement the Mission and Vision of Landmark Services Cooperative

Responsibilities:
- To write and execute yearly communications and marketing plans
- To develop and manage a budget
- To be the contact for all branding/image and communication efforts for the cooperative across all touch points:
Communications: Manage communications tactics for employee, board of directors, community and customer audiences. Tactics include but not limited to:
- Quarterly/Monthly/Employee Newsletter
- Annual Report
- Annual Meeting Committee
- Media Relations
- Special Events
- Web Site/Intranet and Business Cards
Advertising: Work with division managers on developing and implementing advertising and marketing plans. Coordinate campaigns for consistency, return on investment and timing.
Public Relations:  Manage cooperative presence at various events and promotions as well as incorporate newspaper, radio and TV mediums. Train management staff on living the cooperative's mission/vision through brand message.

Develop cooperative's crisis communications plan and be able to implement plan if needed with appropriate management staff.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Management.

Please send resumes to Diane Harbort, HR Manager at diane.harbort@landmark.coop.

1st posted: May 2008

Ag Commodities Writer

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact? Do you have a passion for Iowa and its rural heritage? Are you a solid writer with a creative side? If so, then the Iowa Farm Bureau could be the place for you. We're looking for an outstanding candidate to write about agriculture, Iowa and the state's largest grassroots organization through newspapers and other mediums. Candidate will communicate with farmers, ag organizations, economists and others to gather information for markets writing. Person should be deadline-driven, a good communicator and free to travel approximately 20%. Knowledge of ag a must. College degree and two years of experience required. Knowledge of InDesign, desktop software, Adobe Photoshop a plus.

At Iowa Farm Bureau, we're not just working for Iowa's farmers, we're working for Iowa's future. Interested applicants should send resumes to: Sara Deich at sdeich@fbfs.com or send resume to 5400 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266. EOE

1st posted: May 2008

Texas Farm Bureau seeks Field Editor for Texas Agriculture

Take the next step in your journalism career with the largest general farm organization in Texas. Texas Farm Bureau is looking for a field editor for its award-winning biweekly publication, Texas Agriculture. A major in journalism or a related field, three to six years publication writing experience, good photography skills and superior proofreading skills are required. Responsibilities include researching, developing and writing stories on production agriculture and the issues affecting farmers and ranchers in the Lone Star State. Field editor will also assist in writing for a general audience in the quarterly Texas Farm Bureau publication, Texas Neighbors. Extensive travel is required. Please mail cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Human Resources, Texas Farm Bureau, P.O. Box 2689, Waco, TX 76702-2689.   Texas Farm Bureau is an equal opportunity employer.

1st posted: May 2008

Capital Press Editor

California Editor for Capital Press, the West's premier agricultural newspaper. This position coordinates California coverage, including overseeing reporters and freelance writers and reporting on news events. The position also represents Capital Press to the agricultural community in California. In-depth knowledge of the California agriculture industry required. Journalism education and editor-level journalism experience preferred. This full-time position is based in California, preferably North of Sacramento. Wage DOE plus benefits. Send resume and letter of interest to East Oregonian Publishing Co., PO Box 2048, Salem, OR 97308-2048, by fax to 503-371-2935 or e-mail hr@eopubco.org

1st posted: May 2008

Capital Press Field Reporter

Field reporter for the West's premier agricultural newspaper. This reporter represents Capital Press to the agricultural community in California and suggests and provides stories and photos covering various agricultural and newsworthy topics. Knowledge of the agriculture industry required. Journalism education and several years journalism experience preferred. This full-time position is based in California, preferably North of Sacramento. Wage DOE plus benefits. Send resume and letter of interest to East Oregonian Publishing Co., PO Box 2048, Salem, OR 97308-2048, by fax to 503-371-2935 or e-mail hr@eopubco.org

1st posted: May 2008

Account Supervisor

Weber Shandwick, recognized as 2006 Large PR Firm of the Year by PR News and as "the gold standard" by the Holmes Group in its 2006 Agency Report Card, is a leader in global marketing public relations and corporate communications counseling. Our mission is tied to one goal - winning for our clients. With unparalleled depth and breadth of expertise, the finest talent in the industry and a commitment to delivering measurable results, Weber Shandwick creates what clients need to grow: a legion of believers, supporters, allies and fans. We develop programs designed to move people faster to the highest form of loyalty - advocacy - by mobilizing advocates for our clients early on in the communications process.

The Minneapolis office of Weber Shandwick is looking for an Account Supervisor to support the strategic and tactical communications strategies for a major agribusiness client based in Minnesota. The Account Supervisor will develop and oversee core media relations and grower outreach programs and lead and manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in developing and implementing internal communications, media relations, and/or marketing communications programs for agricultural companies. Applicants need to have a strong interest in agriculture (specifically crop production), solid media relations skills, experience in developing and maintaining strong client relations, and excellent writing skills. The ideal candidate will be a motivating team player and leader.

Qualifications include:
- BS degree in journalism, public relations, communications (agricultural communication or journalism a plus)
- A minimum of 5 years public relations experience, with a strong PR agency orientation
- Experience working in agriculture communications
- Outstanding writer with a proven track record for media pitching
- Expert relationship-building skills

If interested, please send resume to: humanresources@webershandwick.com or apply online at www.webershandwick.com.

Weber Shandwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer

1st posted: May 2008