Crops Reporter / Senior Editor

For decades, DTN has been the silent force behind some of the world’s most critical industries—helping businesses navigate complexity, uncertainty, and risk with smarter, faster decisions. From agriculture to energy to weather intelligence, our proprietary Operational Decisioning Platform transforms raw data into decision-grade insights—enabling companies to optimize supply chains, ensure market stability, and safeguard infrastructure against disruption. We don’t follow trends—we set the standard for precision, trust, and operational impact.

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Job Description:

DTN is seeking a Crops Reporter to join the DTN/Progressive Farmer editorial team. In this role, you will provide timely, insightful coverage of crop production, plant and soil health, crop management practices, agricultural policy, commodity markets, and the business decisions that drive profitable and sustainable farming operations.

This position will focus on delivering high-quality journalism across digital, print, audio, video, and social platforms while serving as a trusted source of information for farmers, ranchers, agribusiness professionals, and agricultural decision-makers. The ideal candidate is passionate about agriculture, skilled in both breaking news and feature writing, and eager to help shape industry conversations through impactful reporting.

DTN and Progressive Farmer specializes in business-to-business news, information and analysis for practicing farmers, ranchers, farm managers, and those managing agriculturally related businesses. Our articles focus not just on the events of the day, but how those events affect the profitability of our readers and customers. Content will appear on various digital platforms and in the pages of Progressive Farmer Magazine. A growing part of our coverage will be in audio and video platforms. Experience in creating that content, or high interest in learning how to create that content, is needed.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Research, write, and publish news stories, feature articles, and analysis focused on crop production and agribusiness topics
• Cover topics including crop management, plant and soil health, regulatory developments, sustainability initiatives, carbon programs, and commodity crop production
• Produce timely coverage of breaking news and provide ongoing reporting as stories evolve
• Develop original story ideas and execute assigned editorial content
• Collaborate with editors, reporters, freelancers, grain analysts, and meteorologists to create comprehensive coverage packages and series
• Cultivate relationships with farmers, agribusiness leaders, industry experts, and other key sources
• Create content across multiple formats, including written articles, photography, audio, video, and social media
• Contribute to editorial planning and support development of content strategies that engage DTN audiences
• Utilize data and industry research to support accurate, impactful reporting
• Travel as needed to cover industry events, conferences, and on-location reporting assignments

What You Will Bring to the Position

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience as a reporter, editor, or related journalism role
• Strong journalistic reporting, writing, and editing skills, including knowledge of AP Style
• Ability to prioritize news coverage, manage deadlines, and operate effectively in a fast-paced digital media environment
• Working knowledge of crop production, plant science, soil science, or a strong interest in developing expertise in these areas
• Understanding of digital publishing, content management systems, social media, and audience engagement strategies
• Experience using word processing, spreadsheet software, and digital media tools
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to establish trust with farmers and industry stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and quality

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Experience covering agriculture, agribusiness, commodity markets, or rural issues
• Knowledge of grain markets and agricultural business operations
• Experience creating audio, video, photography, or multimedia content
• Interest in >

  About DTN:

  DTN is a global data and technology company helping operational leaders in energy, agriculture, and weather-driven industries make faster, smarter decisions. Our Operational Decisioning Platform turns complex data into decision-grade insights—empowering customers to expand their margins, accelerate growth, and outpace risk. With more than 1,200 employees globally, DTN serves the companies that feed, fuel, and protect the world.

  At DTN, we value clarity,trust, and action. We’re a team of problem-solvers, outcome-drivers, and industry nerds who believe that precision matters – and that mission is at the core of what we do.

  • Trust Built: We earn it. We keep it. We protect it. Our neutrality, precision, and integrity are non-negotiable.

  • Confidence-Driven: We help customers move with clarity and conviction. We bring the data and operational knowledge leaders need to act.

  • Built for Industry: We speak operations because we come from operations. Our expertise is forged in fuel terminals, fields, flight paths, and forecasts.

  • Future-Forward: We see what’s coming- and we’re ready. We help customers lead through change with smarter decisioning.

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