McPherson Media Group is looking for an Agriculture Editor to lead our rural content.
Country News, our flagship rural news publication and a trusted voice for farming communities across the Goulburn Valley and southern NSW, sits at the heart of this role. But this is not a print-only position. You’ll take ownership of agricultural content across MMG’s digital products and platforms, shaping what rural audiences see online, on social media, in their inbox and in the paper.
About the role
Reporting to the Chief Content Officer, you’ll set the direction for agricultural coverage across MMG. You’ll work with journalists, editors and contributors across our mastheads to find, develop and place the stories that matter most to rural communities.
You’ll be a digital-first storyteller. That means producing reels and social content that connects with farming audiences, using newsletters and the MMG website to reach readers in new ways, and extending stories through reporting that captures the mood on the land.
You will lead by example, writing issues-based news stories and features that set the standard for agricultural journalism across the group.
What you’ll do
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Write daily news and feature articles on the issues that matter to rural readers
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Lead agricultural content planning and daily content decisions across MMG, including Country News
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Coordinate rural content across digital, social, newsletter and print
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Capture reels and social media content for rural, regional and farming audiences
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Grow digital engagement, reach and subscriptions, using performance data to guide your decisions
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Guide contributors and newsroom staff on agricultural content, upholding accuracy and fairness
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Build trusted relationships with farming communities, industry bodies and stakeholders
About you
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Strong news judgement and a sound understanding of editorial standards, ethics and media law
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The ability to write accurately on agricultural issues to tight deadlines
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Experience in a digital-first editorial or content role, ideally in rural, regional or agricultural media
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Hands-on social media skills, including reels and video storytelling
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An understanding of rural audiences, from long-standing subscribers to the next generation of farming families
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Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills
Lived experience of life on the land, or a strong connection to farming communities, will be highly regarded.
Why join us
This is a chance to shape how MMG’s historic rural mastheads serve and grow with their audiences for generations to come. If that excites you, we’d love to hear from you.
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Agriculture Editor employer: McPherson Media Group
At LoveTheGV, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions work/life balance and fosters a vibrant, collaborative culture. Located in the heart of Shepparton, our team enjoys the unique advantage of connecting with local businesses while being part of a supportive environment that encourages creativity and professional growth. With training provided and a focus on innovation, this is the perfect opportunity for those looking to make meaningful contributions in the media landscape.
