Staff Writer

Date Posted	October 28, 2025
Industry	Newspapers
Specialty	Not Specified
Required Education	Bachelor's Degree
Remote / Telecommute	Hybrid
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	$70,500.00 to $73,000.00

Description:

SUMMARY:

Report, write and edit content for Ag Alert and other Farm Bureau communications. Additionally, contribute to content strategy, ghostwrite, support media relations and social media efforts, and collaborate with the Production Designer.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Report and write news articles about California agriculture for Ag Alert.
• Produce written content for other communications channels.
• Align coverage and content with Farm Bureau values.
• Take photos and videos for articles and archive digital content.
• Assist editors in editing content.
• Write and manage selected newsletters.
• Contribute to content strategy discussions and editorial planning.
• Support Farm Bureau policy goals by helping to develop articles, op-eds and other content.
• Ghostwrite articles, op-eds and other content as needed.
• Collaborate with internal teams to accomplish communications goals.
• Represent Farm Bureau at events, attend occasional overnight conferences, and build relationships with advertising and sponsor partners.
• Other duties as assigned.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

•  BA degree in Journalism, English, Communications, or a related field.
•  Minimum of three years’ experience as a writer for a print news publication. Agriculture, environmental or legislative reporting experience preferred.
•  Demonstrated proficiency with digital photography and smartphone video.
•  Ability to write cohesive copy, adhering to AP style.
•  Strong editing skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to multitask and consistently meet deadlines.
• The ability and willingness to travel, occasionally involving an overnight stay.
• Requires use of personal vehicle for work-related travel; must maintain valid driver’s license and auto insurance. Mileage reimbursed according to company policy.

 California Farm Bureau Federation is an Equal Opportunity Employer