Senior Writer & Editor - Milling & Baking News

Sosland Publishing is seeking a senior-level journalist for our biweekly publication, Milling & Baking News. This newly created position will collaborate with a high-performing team of experienced writers to provide our readers with essential information used to drive business decisions in the grain-based food industry.

This is a unique opportunity to establish a highly respected journalistic position in a multi-faceted industry and take a leadership role with excellent editorial growth opportunity.

Responsibilities:

Contribute original editorial content and informative multi-sourced feature-length articles to be used across traditional print and emerging digital platforms

Identify unique story ideas with emphasis on business topics such as economic, legislative and market trends

Interview key members of the grain-based food industry to generate business focused news content covering financial results, emerging business leaders, and the business factors that influence the success and challenges of the industry

Establish, develop and maintain sources to provide relevant and compelling insight into the grain-based food industry

Establish presence in the industry as a skilled journalist and subject matter expert

Edit content for accuracy, quality and style

The Ideal Candidate:

Excellent researching, interviewing, writing and editing skills

Ability to analyze, discuss and write about market activity and the financial and economic impacts of industry behaviors

Ability to write informative news, profile, merger/acquisition, earnings reports and feature stories from a business perspective

Proven ability to meet deadlines

Self-starter with instinctive ability to lead others

Skilled at using MS Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe InDesign

Willing and able to travel – must participate in industry events and trade shows in addition to occasional travel for story assignments

Insatiable curiosity and interest in the grain-based food industry

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, English, Economics, Business or related discipline
• 10+ years of writing experience in a journalistic/reporting news format
• Knowledge of food-based markets preferred or a demonstrated interest in learning the industry

Relocation not offered; Remote/Hybrid

Learn more at www.bakingbusiness.com by searching stories written by Josh Sosland