Informa Markets is seeking a full-time Staff Writer for its Farm Progress Agricultural Portfolio in Missouri. The Staff Writer will work with the Editor to help produce and edit content for our Missouri Ruralist media portfolio including digital and print media, social community building and engagement, broadcast programming, creation of galleries, collaborating with other colleagues to produce high-value content, photography, and the coverage of production agricultural topics. This position is fully integrated within the Farm Progress group and collaborates frequently with all departments within the business. The ideal candidate must reside in Missouri, work remotely, and possess extensive agricultural knowledge and a passion for storytelling.
 Role Accountability and Duties:
 Write compelling original content for daily digital and monthly print publication, including in-depth features and news items through a journalistic lensDevelop relationships with farmers and expert sources throughout Illinois agriculturePhotograph sources and stories to further share information for producers and illustrate conceptsCreate social media content and build community networksPlan and develop future story ideas for digital, print and social networksFilm and create videoDrive user engagement with best practices for the agricultural audienceUse new content tactics to enhance reader experience, and drive audience retention and page viewsAttend field days, meetings, conferences and events as needed for story coverageRepresent Missouri Ruralist throughout Missouri agricultureTravel throughout Missouri as needed for farm visitsPerform additional tasks as required.