Agriculture Reporter/Designer-Iowa at Lee Enterprises Inc in Davenport, Iowa

Job Description:

Agriculture Reporter/Designer-Iowa

Iowa Farmer Today (IFT) Publications is looking for an Agriculture Reporter/Designer to cover everything from crop and livestock production issues to general features and market reports. This reporter also writes for the Market Watch Online newsletter, shoots video and takes photographs to accompany stories, along with assisting with page layout and copy editing of the weekly publications. This position could be based from a home office in eastern Iowa or work in the publications' Hiawatha office.

IFT Publications includes the Midwest's leading weekly agricultural publications - Iowa Farmer Today, Missouri Farmer Today, Illinois Farmer Today and Midwest Marketer. The publications reach a combined print circulation of more than 100,000 in addition to vibrant websites.

The successful applicant should have a demonstrated ability to report, write and photograph compelling stories. Desired skills include InDesign experience. Experience in Midwestern agriculture is preferred but not required. Possession of a valid driver's license and proof of current auto insurance is required.

Why Join Us?

Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities. We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs. Our benefit program includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match. We also offer generous paid time off to allow the flexibility to balance personal life and work. This includes paid parental leave for new parents.

Lee Enterprises is a major subscription and advertising platform and a leading provider of local news and information, with daily newspapers, rapidly growing digital products and nearly 350 weekly and specialty publications serving 73 markets in 26 states.

Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We respect and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. For more information about Lee, check us out at www.lee.net.

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply at https://lee.net/careers/ and search by job title.
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