Informa is one of the world’s leading knowledge providers. We create and deliver highly specialized information through publishing, events, training, market intelligence, and expertise, providing valuable knowledge to individuals, businesses and organizations worldwide.

Informa Markets creates platforms for industries to trade, innovate and grow. We provide customers and partners around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience, and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, specialist digital content, and actionable data solutions. As the world’s leading exhibitions organizer, with over 500 international events, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year.

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.

Informa Markets is seeking a full-time managing editor for its Farm Progress Agricultural Portfolio.

The managing editor will be responsible for managing, copy editing and designing digital and print layouts for Farm Progress’ Farm Press brands, including Southeast Farm Press.

This position is fully integrated within the Farm Progress group and collaborates frequently with all departments within the portfolio. The writer will report to the editor of Southeast Farm Press and Senior Content Director for Farm Press group.

The ideal candidate will be forward thinking, collaborative, highly creative, detail-oriented, and able to manage a variety of projects, engaging creative on time.

Role Accountability and Duties:

• Copy editing and proofing print and digital media
• Designing digital and print layouts
• Manage special projects for both digital and print
• Planning and developing story ideas for digital, print and social networks

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  Bachelor's degree in Journalism, ag communications, English or related discipline
• Minimum five years of business media experience, preferably in B2B media, agriculture, nutrition or natural products industries
• Expert in Adobe InDesign and other publishing and designing software applications.
• Proficient in MS Office product suite, Adobe Photoshop, Outlook, CET software or equivalent
• Excellent organizational skills
• Detailed oriented and ability to meet and enforce deadlines

We offer:

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and other development/training opportunities
• Health and Wellness Benefits (medical, dental, eye)
• 401K and Matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Generous PTO policy
• Work-life balance
• Additional discounts through various partnerships

We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.

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