News Editor

Westword, the brash and independent voice of Denver journalism since 1977, is looking for a news editor to lead and manage the award-winning reporting team at this iconic alt-weekly turned digital powerhouse. The ideal candidate for the job will have at least five years of editorial management experience and a firm basis in SEO and social media strategies. Also required: an instinctual knack for daily digital journalism, the judgment and temperament to supervise and motivate reporters, and the ability to write and edit quickly while maintaining high standards. This is a full-time newsroom-based position that reports directly to the editor-in-chief. Benefits include, but are not limited to, paid time off, 401K, flexible spending accounts, medical/dental/vision insurance. Salary range is 65K-75K, depending on experience. Serious applicants should email a cover letter, resume and clips to: DEN-news-editor@voicemediagroup.com