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 three 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.