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

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Oversee a team of reporters, 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 multi-platform content strategy that drives audience engagement

• Assist team of designers in production of newspaper and magazines

• 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 • Knowledge of AP style and InDesign • 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

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.