Editor

Are you ready to lead a small but fierce team of award-winning journalists in the heart of the Colorado Rockies? Do you have a proven track record of success and are ready to take the next step in your career, one that will take you up to 8,300 feet elevation and higher, covering a world-class ski resort, a mountain bike mecca and one of the most visited national parks in the nation? If so, we have the perfect job for you.

The Sky-Hi News is seeking an editor to lead its small newsroom. The ideal candidate will be a leader and a planner who knows how to strategize and execute a wide variety of content — from in-depth features to concise breaking news updates — working collaboratively with writers, designers and editors on coverage. The right candidate will be comfortable managing a content calendar while coaching and supporting young writers to achieve short- and long-term assignment goals. We also need someone with a digital-first mindset who understands that if the website is strong, the print product will be, too.

We need more than a news nerd. Organization, planning and communication are critical skills, and juggling a variety of projects, people and interests is key to success in this role.

The Sky-Hi News serves the area of Grand County, Colorado. Part of Swift Communications with publications across Colorado’s Western Slope, our company culture prioritizes teamwork, community involvement and a lifelong love of learning.

Compensation: $70,000-$80,000 annually DOE

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Oversee a reporter, community contributors and freelancers
• Edit stories for clarity, accuracy, readability, content, style and grammar for the newspaper, website and magazines
• Lead planning and oversee execution of a multiplatform content strategy that drives audience engagement
• Assist designers in planning for and production of newspaper, magazines and special projects
• Demonstrate sound editorial judgment, including an understanding of institutional guidelines on ethics, tone and subject matter
• Move quickly and be flexible in a changing, fast-paced digital environment
• Build strong community connections through personal interaction

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of newsroom experience
• Management experience, with team development, organizational and planning skills
• Experience with content management systems, including Word Press
• Knowledge of AP style and In Design
• Understanding of digital distribution and analytics
• Availability to work some nights and weekends
• Must have a current driver’s license or the ability to get one 

To apply, please send resume to apply@skyhinews.com.

Competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance after 60 days of employment, $500 Recreation Bonus after 6 months and 401k Plan after 1 year.

Swift Communications is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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