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Company

DTN
Address , Omaha
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary
Expires 2023-11-15
Posted at 8 months ago
Job Description
DTN is a global leader providing insights and analytics to our customers to feed, fuel, and protect the world. We help people make critical business decisions that impact the agriculture, oil and gas, trading, and weather industries.

It’s a difference you’ve likely felt without even knowing it. From the food on your plate to the gas in your car to the last flight you took, chances are a DTN customer made it possible. And that’s just for starters. That’s why we say, “When our customers prosper, we all win.”
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DTN is looking for a Livestock Reporter to join our team. This content provider will work with others on the DTN/Progressive Farmer livestock content team to cover topics such as cattle production, cattle business scenarios, nutrition, animal health, reproduction and related areas for cow/calf through finishing operations. While focus is on beef enterprises, the livestock reporter also will be expected to support coverage of hog, dairy and other protein production and business areas when required. Coverage will initially focus on written word, but will include audio, video and photographic content.
This Livestock Reporter will be responsible for both developing her/his own stories, handling stories assigned by senior livestock editor and managing editors, as well as aiding in developing story ideas to be written by other DTN staff and freelancers.
The ideal candidate will work with various other writers as well to develop packages and series ideas that delve into important livestock business and livestock herd management topics, and in cultivating sources both in the farm community and in livestock industries. Reporter will also work with DTN livestock analyst and other analysts to create a comprehensive coverage of key livestock business content.
Critical Knowledge Areas:
  • Ability to travel when required.
  • Interest in working with freelance writers and photographers to supply additional content when on timely basis.
  • Interest in data-driven reporting, using both proprietary and public data sources to guide the story line.
  • Ability and/or interest in understanding business side of livestock enterprises, work with other DTN editors around financial, business strategy and policy issues related to the livestock beat.
  • Ability to make farmers/ranchers comfortable discussing some of their most closely guarded business and business management information.
  • Understanding or interest in creating content that performs well in search engines, social media and other drivers specific to digital media.
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Demonstrated skills in journalistic reporting, writing and editing. Knowledge of editing and posting content within content management systems a plus.
  • Develop ability to lead reporters and reporter teams on beat subjects when required.
  • Demonstrated news judgment in prioritizing critical beat subjects, to set and meet deadlines, and a clear understanding of the timeliness issues in digital media.
Role Requirements:
  • Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet software, digital photography, videography and social media.
  • 3 years experience as reporter or editor.
  • Basic understanding of commodity markets and how livestock producers work within those markets is beneficial.
  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism or equivalent
  • Working knowledge of livestock business and interest in becoming the DTN/PF subject matter expert in those areas is beneficial.
  • Capacity to work on multiple projects for multiple venues and adhere to news deadlines.
DTN and Progressive Farmer specialize in business-to-business news, information and analysis for practicing farmers, ranchers, farm managers, and those managing agriculturally related businesses. Our articles focus not just on the events of the day, but how those events affect the profitability of our readers and customers. Content will appear on various digital platforms and in the pages of Progressive Farmer Magazine. A growing part of our coverage will be in audio and video platforms. Experience in creating that content, or high interest in learning how to create that content, is needed.
Why DTN?

OUR VISION: To be the independent, trusted source of insights to our customers who feed, protect, and fuel the world.

OUR MISSION: Empower our customers with intelligent and actionable insights that exceed their expectations and enable their success on a daily basis.

OUR VALUES: Customer-Focused, Forward-Thinking, People-Centric, Solution-Oriented

We have great benefits at DTN – apply today to find out more!

At DTN, we are an equal opportunity employer. Come join us as we help feed, fuel, and protect the world!
** DTN is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled