5280 is hiring an audience engagement editor to join its award-winning digital team. This entry-level staffer will help develop and lead 5280’s social media and short-form video strategy while contributing to 5280.com’s daily content output through assigning, editing, and writing. The ideal candidate should be a social media whiz kid and a hungry reporter. Digital editing experience is not required, but a basic understanding of search engine optimization and online and social media best practices is essential.

This journalist should have a demonstrated expertise in social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, X, Pinterest, TikTok, Nextdoor, and Bluesky; be highly organized when it comes to workflow; and be a confident and quick thinker. We are looking for a collaborative teammate and cheerleader who is willing to take responsible risks to meet our weekly, monthly, and annual goals.

5280 editors are expected to live in the Denver metro area. Our offices are located in downtown Denver, and we currently have a hybrid working model, requiring editors to be in the office three days a week and work from home or elsewhere when it’s more efficient and effective. Typical business hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; however, there may be times when reporting and deadlines require an alternative schedule.

Responsibilities

Help develop and execute a social media strategy. Help implement a social media content management system.
Help manage all of 5280’s social media accounts, including drafting copy, collaborating with the art team, scheduling posts, answering messages, and interacting with our audience through our platforms.
Work with Brand team to brainstorm and execute social media campaigns aimed at growing our audiences.
Produce one digital newsletter per week. Collaborate with digital director and Brand team to optimize and modify our newsletters for audience growth.
Collaborate with digital director and senior associate editor on the daily, weekly, and monthly editorial calendars to ensure continuity and avoid over-coverage. Attend and contribute to weekly lineup and pitch meetings, using keyword research to inform ideas.
Report, write, or edit stories as needed, delivering one—of any medium—to the top editor each week. Work with 5280 editors and reporters, as well as freelance writers.
Help develop and execute a short-form video strategy.
Stay up to date on SEO best practices and keep tabs on digital trends and winnable keywords.
Partner with digital director to optimize story presentations for digital audiences and social media.
Along with digital director, be available for late-breaking or critical news content (writing or editing), even outside of typical business hours, and remain nimble to the needs of web production.
Collaborate with editors and reporters to generate additional multimedia elements for print stories.
Represent 5280.com at broader team meetings with Brand team, Sales, third-party analysts, editors, or web developer as needed and as requested by the digital director.
Represent 5280 at events, such as 5280 Brunch, 5280 Top of the Town, and 5280 Dines.

Must-Haves

Journalism and editing experience (working for a university publication counts!), preferably in magazine or digital media
Strong editing and writing skills
Strong understanding of social and multimedia (having a personal brand is nice)
Working knowledge of search engine optimization and online and social media best practices

Preferred Experience

Strong organization and communication skills
Proficiency with editorial and data-tracking tools like Google Analytics, Parse.ly, Adobe Omniture, Tableau, etc.
Proficiency with website hosts like WordPress, Squarespace, Shopify, etc.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite
Proficiency with customer relationship management software like Hubspot
Background working with cross-divisional partners like Sales, Marketing, Art, etc.
Familiarity with photography, photo editing, and video editing as it applies to digital media
Basic understanding of AP Style
Knowledge of Denver, the Front Range, and Colorado

Salary: Starting at $55,000

To Apply: Candidates should send a brief cover letter, resume, and five fully fleshed-out story pitches tailored to a 5280.com audience to engagementeditorjob@5280.com. Senior leadership will review applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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