Summary:
The Boulder Daily Camera and Longmont Times-Call newspapers in Boulder County, CO, are looking for a Deputy City Editor, working evenings, Tuesday through Saturday, in our Boulder County newsroom. We are seeking a seasoned journalist with 2+ years of experience as an editor, who is a skilled wordsmith and master of AP style, who has a sharp eye for detail, and who can work closely with our reporting staff to improve both their reporting and storytelling. We're looking for someone who can remain calm and collected - and make smart decisions - in high-stress, deadline situations.
Applicants must live in the Boulder County area or be ready and willing to relocate (no relocation assistance offered).
What you will do:
- Edit daily and longer-term stories for the newspapers' websites and print editions
- Coordinate our news coverage of Boulder County, its communities and surrounding areas
- Update the websites of the Camera, Times-Call and their sister newspapers
- Collaborate with and coach reporting staff, including educating on AP style and best practices
- Coordinate coverage and special projects with editors in other Prairie Mountain Media markets
- Establish good working relationships within our organization and within the communities we serve
- Effectively utilize our web content-management systems and social media platforms
What you will bring:
- Degree in journalism, communication or equivalent experience
- A minimum of two years of experience as an editor at a daily newspaper or online news outlet
- Experience in news editing, reporting and writing, using social media, creating enterprising content
- Ability to coach reporters and lead them through breaking news situations
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
- An understanding of the imperatives of emerging and existing platforms, including web, mobile and print
- Proven production deadline performance
- An attitude that contributes to a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration
- Willingness to experiment with new digital tools and platforms
- Have flexibility to work weekends and holidays on a rotational basis as well as odd hours if necessary/news requires
Please include the following in your online application:
- Cover letter + resume in the same PDF/Doc file
- Links to at least 3 writing samples (links to recent editing samples also are appropriate)
The annual salary is $55,000. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, MediaNews Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
Who we are:
Prairie Mountain Media, a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, is a publishing company with a multimedia portfolio of print, niche and digital products. We house an extensive, integrated network of trusted local brands that deliver exclusive local news and attract local audiences throughout the state of Colorado, including the Akron, Boulder, Broomfield, Brush, Cañon City/Royal Gorge Region, Colorado Springs, Erie, Estes Park, Fort Morgan, Greeley, Julesburg, Lafayette, Lamar, Longmont, Louisville, Loveland, Pueblo, Sterling and Superior markets.
Our 15 newspaper brands have served their respective communities for more than 100 years. They deliver more than 1.26 million print and 14 million digital impressions every month and proven results for advertisers large and small.
We can extend your reach near and far with our sizable network of websites and partnerships with national powerhouses Yahoo!, MediaNews Group and Adtaxi. Our full range of digital advertising solutions also includes social, e-mail, search engine marketing and search engine optimization along with geo and behavioral targeting and retargeting platforms.
Prairie Mountain Media delivers the best of Colorado, serving high-value audiences and connecting advertisers to them. Our award-winning coverage and numerous content delivery options endear us to an ever-growing number of readers. Our in-demand multimedia products and personalized marketing services form a powerful communications tool for our clients.
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We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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What We Do
At MediaNews Group, our employees are our greatest asset.
MediaNews Group (MNG) was established in 1985 and has over 4,000 employees nationwide including subsidiaries and other corporate affiliates. There are more than 100 different brands within our portfolio. In addition to our print products, we are a client-centric digital organization that brings scale, precision, and sophistication to digital marketing. Leveraging the belief that people matter as much as technology, our suite of products, including Adtaxi, helps advertisers solve complex marketing challenges with custom, performance-driven solutions. Readers turn to us for all the news and information that matters to them nationwide. Adtaxi is an exclusive program with the ability to reach 196M or 95% of the U.S. wired population that was established in 2010. Learn more at www.medianewsgroup.com.
Why Work With Us
We are a team-first culture that ensures every employee has the opportunity to grow and learn. At MNG, we promote from within and work with team members to achieve their full potential. We truly believe that failure is not a setback, but an opportunity. Join our team and feel good about what you're doing and where you're going!
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
The majority of our roles are 100% remote excluding Production & Circulation although some roles require customer visits or occasional in office work. We do not have any intention of returning to an in office environment/culture.
