Location: Brookfield, WI
Type: Full Time
Industry: Publishing
Department: Editorial
Functions: Writing, editing, research, interviewing, creating high-quality, original content for print and digital publications. Social media posting and editorial project management.
Overview
Content creator is needed for award-winning equine hoof-care publisher Lessiter Media (Brookfield, Wis.). You’ll play a key role in planning, creating and securing subscribers’ “must-have” content in all forms - print, video, webinars, podcasts and in-person national conference we host.
Candidates should bring a proven service journalism background (which matches our formula of “need-to-know” information that can be immediately put into action), possess an aptitude to understand and analyze all available information on equine hoof care, with the ability to take key points and expand on the concepts to deliver a story on how an idea will benefit our readership. Qualified candidates will have 1-3 years of experience in professional publishing.
In addition to stellar interviewing, writing and editing, you’ll need to be organized, deadline-oriented, and clearly communicate to help our in-house graphics, video and audio experts bring your actionable content to life.
Position requires moderate travel (to clinics, conferences and farrier visits).
About Us
Lessiter Media is an established and growing 41-year-old niche media company serving the equine and agricultural industries with our digital, print and event platforms. We are viewed by the industries we serve as trusted market leaders and are a multi-award winner for outstanding journalism for American Farriers Journal in the equine market, Farm Equipment, Ag Equipment Intelligence, Rural Lifestyle Dealer, No-Till Farmer, Conservation Tillage Guide, Dryland No-Tiller, Strip-Till Farmer, Precision Farming Dealer and Farm Innovations in the agricultural market. In addition, we host these industry-leading in-person events: International Hoof-Care Summit, National No-Tillage Conference, National Strip-Till Conference, Precision Farming Dealer Summit and Dealership Minds Summit, along with several virtual events.
Our culture, rooted in family ownership and entrepreneurship, fosters and rewards performance. We encourage all team members to take ownership of his or her position and take responsibility to lead and innovate. We consider our employees to be our most valuable asset and provide training and support for career growth and success.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and an amazingly rewarding culture and environment. Our modern office design features an innovative and collaborative bright open floorplan with a fantastic employee lounge and great coffee. Close to some of Brookfield’s finest shopping and best restaurants. Enjoy an early morning or noontime walk along a scenic walking trail.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Please submit your cover letter, resume, writing samples and salary requirements using the form below or by emailing careers@lessitermedia.com. No phone calls please. In the subject line, be sure to include "Associate Editor-Equine."