As the strip-till industry continues to grow, our editorial staff is planning to grow as well. Lessiter Publications, an established niche publishing company based in Brookfield, Wis., is looking for an ambitious associate editor in its agricultural division. Responsibilities of this full-time position will be split between the company’s Strip-Till Farmer and Precision Farming Dealer titles. Job duties include, but are not limited to, generating and writing original feature stories for print and electronic publications, copyediting, photography and video responsibilities. Some travel is required.
A college degree in journalism or related field is required, along with a strong understanding of the professional publishing business, developed through at least 2-3 years experience in the industry. Agricultural background a plus.
We offer a competitive compensation package and salary. Benefits include health, dental, Simple IRA match, annual profit sharing and summer hours schedule.
Please email cover letter, resume, writing samples & salary requirements to jzemlicka@lesspub.com. No phone calls please. In the subject line of your e-mail, be sure to include “Associate Editor-Ag”.