About Us:
Lessiter Media is an established and growing 36-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 Catalog 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.
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.
The Associate Editor position includes developing, writing and production of print and online content for Lessiter Media's equine trade publication American Farriers Journal. The Associate editor will collaborate with the Managing Editor on short- and long-form features for both online and print, along with additional editorial projects. The postion requires regular writing assignments, copyediting and proofing of various written materials. Other duties include posting content online, social media engagement relevant to the title, video production and a willingness to travel.
What We Expect You To Do:
Initiate, plan, develop and manage the execution of top quality editorial content that supports American Farriers Journal's objectives and goals. Thought leader who constantly seeks out industry trends and information. Must have an appreciation for equine health matters, be able to gather and analyze all available information with the ability to tell a story on how the information can benefit the audience, not just report facts.
Successful candidate must possess a flexible, adaptable attitude, with ability to learn, understand and simplify technical, business and specific hoof care information for niche audiences.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a great company and a great team. If you are interested in pushing your career upward we’d like to hear from you. Brookfield office base location and travel required.
Competitive compensation package, benefits include health, dental, 401K match & annual profit sharing and free parking.