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SKY-HI NEWS 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 8,600 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 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 a team of 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.
The Sky-Hi News, publishes a newspaper twice weekly, serving the area of Grand County. 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: $60,000-$65,000 annually DOE.
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to apply@skyhinews.com.
