Crops Reporter / Senior Editor

About the role

DTN is seeking a Crops Reporter to join the DTN/Progressive Farmer editorial team. This role focuses on providing timely, insightful coverage of crop production, plant and soil health, crop management practices, agricultural policy, commodity markets, and the business decisions that drive profitable and sustainable farming operations.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and publish news stories, feature articles, and analysis focused on crop production and agribusiness topics
• Cover topics including crop management, plant and soil health, regulatory developments, sustainability initiatives, carbon programs, and commodity crop production
• Produce timely coverage of breaking news and provide ongoing reporting as stories evolve
• Develop original story ideas and execute assigned editorial content
• Collaborate with editors, reporters, freelancers, grain analysts, and meteorologists to create comprehensive coverage packages and series
• Cultivate relationships with farmers, agribusiness leaders, industry experts, and other key sources
• Create content across multiple formats, including written articles, photography, audio, video, and social media
• Contribute to editorial planning and support development of content strategies that engage DTN audiences
• Utilize data and industry research to support accurate, impactful reporting
• Travel as needed to cover industry events, conferences, and on-location reporting assignments

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience as a reporter, editor, or related journalism role
• Strong journalistic reporting, writing, and editing skills, including knowledge of AP Style
• Ability to prioritize news coverage, manage deadlines, and operate effectively in a fast-paced digital media environment
• Working knowledge of crop production, plant science, soil science, or a strong interest in developing expertise in these areas
• Understanding of digital publishing, content management systems, social media, and audience engagement strategies
• Experience using word processing, spreadsheet software, and digital media tools
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to establish trust with farmers and industry stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and quality

Qualifications

• Experience covering agriculture, agribusiness, commodity markets, or rural issues
• Knowledge of grain markets and agricultural business operations
• Experience creating audio, video, photography, or multimedia content
• Interest in data-driven journalism and analytical reporting
• Experience working with freelance contributors and collaborative editorial teams

Skills

• Strong writing and editing skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage deadlines
• Understanding of crop production and agribusiness
• Experience with digital publishing and multimedia content creation
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Unlimited PTO
• Flexible working hours
• Remote work model (position dependent)
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• 6% 401K matching
• Unlimited access to 13k+ courses via learning platform to support employee career advancement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pay

The targeted hiring base pay range for this position is between $74,000 and $97,000. DTN is a pay for performance organization, which means there is the opportunity to advance your compensation with performance over time. The actual base pay offered for this position will be dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: prior work experience, training/education, transferable skills, business needs, internal equity and applicable laws. The targeted hiring base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for market competitive variable pay and benefits.

Schedule

Remote work model (position dependent)

Company Overview

DTN is a global data and technology company helping operational leaders in energy, agriculture, and weather-driven industries make faster, smarter decisions. Our Operational Decisioning Platform turns complex data into decision-grade insights—empowering customers to expand their margins, accelerate growth, and outpace risk. With more than 1,200 employees globally, DTN serves the companies that feed, fuel, and protect the world. At DTN, we value clarity, trust, and action. We’re a team of problem-solvers, outcome-drivers, and industry nerds who believe that precision matters – and that mission is at the core of what we do. Trust Built: We earn it. We keep it. We protect it. Our neutrality, precision, and integrity are non-negotiable.Confidence-Driven: We help customers move with clarity and conviction. We bring the data and operational knowledge leaders need to act.Built for Industry: We speak operations because we come from operations. Our expertise is forged in fuel terminals, fields, flight paths, and forecasts.Future-Forward: We see what’s coming- and we’re ready. We help customers lead through change with smarter decisioning.