A respected weekly regional agricultural magazine (30,000 circulation) seeks an energetic reporter to cover agriculture. Must be strong writer and adept at managing time and multiple assignments. Must have a genuine interest in agriculture and general knowledge of commodity prices, agriculture policy, agriculture economics and trends in the industry. Photography skills desirable. Job requires some travel. College degree preferred. Please send applications, resumes and writing samples to:

Kim Deats, Editor
Agweek
Box 6008
Grand Forks, ND 58206-6008
Phone: 701 780-1236
Email: kdeats@agweek.com

The Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication at the University of Georgia is pleased to announce we are seeking qualified candidates for two master’s level assistantships.  These positions are in conjunction with the USDA Grant “Ambassadors for Conservation Education”  and will focus on environmental education. Preferred applicants will have excellent teaching and communication skills, and experience with video production.

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The United Sorghum Checkoff Program (USCP) is hiring for the Communications Director Exempt position.

The USCP is the newly established national checkoff program for sorghum producers. The USCP is responsible for promotion, research and information programs for the U.S. sorghum industry. USCP has hired the National Sorghum Producers (NSP) as the management entity for the USCP.

POSITION: Communications Director Exempt position

REPORTS TO: Virgil Smail, Executive Director

HOURS PER WEEK: 40 hours/week plus additional hours as needed

LOCATION: Lubbock, Texas

Position Summary

This position manages all aspects of Communications for the United Sorghum Checkoff Program. Responsibilities include managing the day to day operations; management of related projects and contracts; compliant operations; building of checkoff related messaging in all types of communications media (print, broadcast and electronic); special events; work with the volunteer board and committee(s); media relations; maintenance and oversight of related database(s). Some travel is required (30%).

For more detailed information please download the USCP position announcement PDF and contact:

Joy Fassauer
United Sorghum Checkoff Program
4201 North Interstate 27
Lubbock, Texas 79403
1-806-687-8727