Food & Agriculture Reporter

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop, report, write, and produce stories of various lengths focusing on the intersection of climate change with food and agriculture.

• Create 4–5 stories each month, with lengths ranging from 600 to 1,500 words.

• Interpret significant trends and news to provide clear context regarding the effects of a warming planet on daily lives.

• Monitor emissions in the agriculture sector and ensure accountability among companies.

• Clarify the impact of climate change on dietary choices and food production.

• Analyze food and agricultural policy changes from the USDA and state agencies.

• Report on scientific advancements and climate solutions involving researchers and farmers.

• Evaluate if solutions can be scaled at state or national levels and identify potential drawbacks.

• Address equity issues related to human-focused climate narratives.

• Contribute to newsletters, special projects, and other initiatives as needed.

• Share skills and insights with colleagues while learning from their expertise.

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of two years of relevant experience, ideally with a focus on climate, food, and agriculture.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

• Proven reporting experience, along with a strong interest and knowledge in climate issues.

• A history of covering stories of national significance and impact.

• Experience in uncovering sharp, thought-provoking angles on current news.

• Familiarity with magazine-style journalism.

• Capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Proficiency with technology, social media, and digital tools relevant to journalism.

• Skilled in using desktop writing and web technologies for news gathering and publishing.

• Exceptional organizational abilities and meticulous attention to detail.

• Ability to work autonomously, exercise sound judgment, and maintain ethical conduct with sources, story subjects, and readers.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and writing skills.

• Demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy, with the ability to engage with individuals at all organizational levels.

• Submission of a resume and cover letter is mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% of Employee premiums paid and 85% for Dependents.

• Employer-sponsored Basic Life, ADD, Travel Assistance, STD/LTD, and EAPs.

• Optional insurance offerings including Health, Dependent and Transit FSA, Life/ADD, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance.

• Traditional and Roth 401k options with immediate matching (fully vested).

• Reimbursement for new employee remote office setup.

• Monthly stipend for WiFi expenses.

• Reimbursement for alternative transportation costs.

• Temporary employees will receive paid holidays occurring during their employment period, plus 2.5 floating holidays.

• Temporary employees working during summer months will earn one summer day for each month employed in that period.

• Generous paid leave policies including medical and family leave, parental leave, abortion leave, sabbatical leave, and various other paid and unpaid leave options.

• Annual in-person all-staff retreat (subject to pandemic conditions).

• Candidates requested to submit work during the hiring process will receive a compensation of $200.00.