Farmers Guide
Machinery Reporter
14th November 2024
Could you be Farmers Guide’s new machinery reporter?
Farmers Guide is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and organised individual to join the team as a machinery reporter, bringing the latest developments in agricultural machinery to our farmer readers – both online and in print.
Our ideal candidate will already be working as a journalist and have knowledge of farming and its related equipment.
However, we will also consider applicants without formal journalism experience if they are working within a relevant area of agriculture and have a passion and aptitude for writing. Similarly, experienced journalists with little or no farming knowledge but who can prove they are willing and able to learn quickly and do their research are also welcome to apply.
The right candidate will be comfortable talking to farmers, contractors, dealers and manufacturers and able to produce accurate factual, easy-to-understand reports from launches, shows, events, conferences, press releases and phone interviews.
The role is predominantly based in Stowmarket, Suffolk – although hybrid working may be considered. Regular travel around the UK to events is to be expected, with occasional overseas trips (Europe) on an ad hoc basis.
Your key responsibilities
While working for Farmers Guide, you will be:
- Generating original, high-quality content for Farmers Guide, in print and online
- Taking photographs, producing short videos (smartphone video recording quality suitable, no experience of video editing required) and using social media when at events
- Attending/reporting on machinery dealer and manufacturer open days and events in the UK and also abroad on occasion
- Attending and reporting on relevant shows
- Producing regular machinery-based news content for the website, including editing/re-writing press releases
- Liaising with the sales and marketing teams to ensure advertising clients are being supported editorially.
Key requirements
- Excellent written English skills
- Ability to work to strict deadline and brief
- Interest in machinery and/or agriculture
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Interest (and preferably experience) in social media
- A current driving licence and the willingness to drive to any location in the UK is essential. Applicants who are unable to drive will not be considered.
Are you ready to apply?
If you think you have something to bring to the farm table, please send your CV and a covering letter explaining what makes you the right person for this job to rachel.hicks@farmersguide.co.uk.
