Senior Editor, Commodity Markets

Informa Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries. We organize over 500 large-scale branded and transaction-oriented events in 14 specialist markets. These are typically not-to-be-missed annual events where buyers and sellers build relationships, see and show products, and do business.

We also provide year-round online platforms where companies showcase their businesses and products and buyers conduct research, generating valuable leads, and we provide data and digital content that supports the flow of knowledge and transactions in markets.

FARM PROGRESS, a division of Informa Markets, is the market leader in the Agricultural sector. Our goal is to provide U.S. farmers, ranchers and producers with content on production practices, trade, marketing, government policy, new technologies, critical insights and analysis that will support this community with the tools to make informed decisions that will drive growth for their businesses. Farm Progress is the number one agricultural informational provider in the U.S. that utilizes print, digital, broadcast and events as communication channels for the Agricultural market.

Farm Progress is seeking a full-time Senior Editor, Commodities that specializes in developing content for a national audience of top-tier producers, to include topical issues as well as analysis of agricultural markets, including crops, livestock, and related products. The content provides insights, forecasts, and strategic advice to aid in decision-making processes related to trading, investment, and risk management within the agricultural sector. This role demands a strong understanding of agricultural economics, market trends, and the various factors influencing agricultural commodity prices.

Role Accountability and Duties:

• • Conduct comprehensive research on agricultural commodity markets, focusing on supply and demand dynamics, pricing trends, and market drivers.
  • Analyze historical data and current market conditions to forecast future trends and prices in agricultural commodities such as grains and livestock.
  • Gather data from various sources, including agricultural reports, market news, weather forecasts, and economic indicators.
  • Maintain and update databases with relevant agricultural market information.
• Monitor and analyze the impact of economic policies, geopolitical events, and regulatory changes on agricultural markets.
• Assess the potential implications of global events, trade policies, and climatic conditions on agricultural supply and demand.
• Create content for omniplatform distribution.
• Write compelling original stories for digital and print publication
• Photograph stories to enhance content for an agribusiness producer audience
• Conduct interviews for story generation
• Develop future story ideas in collaboration with experts and industry authorities
• Drive reader engagement through effective story and video creation
• Position editorial as a brand leader in the market
• Collaborate on social media content
• Meet daily deadlines and ensure attention to detail
• Perform additional tasks as required
  
  

What you bring to the team:

• 5-10 years of agricultural or business writing experience
• Proven experience in commodity analysis, financial analysis, or a related field. Experience in trading or investment management is beneficial.
• Media experience, preferably in B2B media
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Excel, Bloomberg, Reuters).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong understanding of economic and financial principles.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in analysis and reports.
• High-level writing skills in features, news, and opinion
• Excellent photography skills
• Ability to interview farmers
• SEO experience
• Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Analytics or Google Analytics
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Soft skills for communicating and collaborating with colleagues, farmers and agribusiness leaders.
• Some travel may be required for conferences, content development and client meetings.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, or communications.
  
  

The salary range for this role is 70k to 80k depending on experience.

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Our benefits include:

• Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive, and we support a range of working patterns
• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.

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