ASSISTANT EDITOR
Do you want to learn the inner workings of one of the world’s most-loved and fascinating food groups and are you a creative thinker? Reporting from the heart of America’s Dairyland in Madison, Wisconsin, CHEESE MARKET NEWS serves the cheese and dairy industry across the nation and world with the latest news affecting stakeholders in the cheese, dairy and deli business. We are seeking a versatile team player who is capable of rewriting press releases (working their way up to original reporting), accurately computing and reporting numerical data and assisting with page layout and other duties as needed.
Required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent work experience; excellent interpersonal skills; accurate proofreading skills; and a true desire and commitment to grow within our organization.
Preferred qualifications: Experience with engaging customers via social media platforms; knowledge of web design and maintaining a website; photography and/or video editing skills; proficiency in InDesign and newspaper or magazine layout.
CHEESE MARKET NEWS offers the outstanding candidate a competitive salary and full benefits. Candidates that excel at attention to detail and are self-starters are preferred. This job requires fluidity with lots of deadlines and juggling projects, minimal travel and candidates must have their own vehicle with a valid driver’s license.
Please submit resume, salary history (at least a range), references and newspaper, magazine clips and samples of any design work to: squarne@cheesemarketnews.com on or before Friday, November 27, 2026.
This job is based at our editorial office in Madison, Wisconsin.