Associate Editor

Associate Editor

Farm Talk Position: 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.