Job Opportunities
ABOUT 5280 PUBLISHING
5280, the largest local magazine in Colorado, was first published in 1993. Its commitment to high-quality journalism has made it one of the country’s most respected regional publications. Since 2005, 5280 has been a finalist for six National Magazine Awards, the industry’s highest honor, and it has been named one of America’s top five city magazines by the City and Regional Magazine Association on three separate occasions. With a total distribution of 90,000, 5280 outsells most national magazines on area newsstands. 5280 also publishes 5280 Home, 5280 Health, and 5280 Traveler magazines, and Colorado Parent. Colorado Parent is the leading source for Colorado family information for over 30 years. Colorado Parent, published by 5280 Publishing, produces 12 magazines, four special interest ancillaries, a robust digital platform, an active social media following.
5280 Publishing Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive salary and benefits.
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Editor, 5280 Home
5280 Publishing, Inc., is seeking a full-time editor for 5280 Home, which is published six times per year and covers interior design, architecture, art, real estate, gardening, and the innovators who influence Denver’s ever-changing built environment. The ideal candidate is someone who can not only identify big-picture trends in Denver’s design scene, but also sweat the small details of magazine-making.
Responsibilities:
- Brainstorming and generating the editorial lineup for each issue with the editorial team, ensuring a breadth of style, storytelling techniques, and voices in each issue.
- Assigning and editing stories for each issue and top-editing every issue
- Working closely with the art director to create a vibrant, beautiful magazine
- Maintaining and building relationships with freelancers
- Participating in industry events and building/maintaining relationships with design-industry professionals across the Denver metro area
- Supporting marketing efforts to promote 5280 Home. These efforts include regular TV appearances and magazine-sponsored events and presentations.
- Keeping up with industry trends and news and discerning how they play out in the Denver market
- Writing occasional stories as needed
Qualifications:
- Three to five years’ experience as a senior-level editor at a magazine (preferably a shelter publication)
- Passion for home design, architecture, and related fields
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Strong collaborator with a proven ability to lead a small team
- Ability to problem-solve and handle a high volume of inquiries and requests for meetings from industry professionals
- Detail-oriented and organized
To apply: Please submit cover letter, resume, and five writing/editing clips to editorhome@5280.com. Ap
Assistant Food Editor
5280 is seeking a full-time assistant editor who will focus on all things food, drink, and dining across Colorado. This position is ideal for an ambitious, enthusiastic, organized junior editor who can seamlessly toggle between digital and print, short-form and long-form, and editing and writing. We are a small team, in search of a passionate, dedicated, hardworking journalist, who will have opportunities to contribute to multiple areas of the magazine and 5280.com
Duties:
- Generating, researching, reporting, and writing stories for the front-of-the-book sections of the print magazineManaging culinary content for 5280’s newsletters in conjunction with digital editors
- Accepting and assessing digital story pitches, editing freelancers, securing photos, and writing engaging, original digital stories on tight deadlines
- Overseeing all aspects of 5280’s digital and print Dining Guide
- Assisting with concepting, reporting, writing, and producing print and digital food packages, such as Food Lover’s Guide, 25 Best Restaurants, and “best of” food/restaurant lists
- Attending restaurant-related and industry events
- Working a nontraditional schedule (evening and weekend dining/reporting is required)
- Helping manage a dining intern
Qualifications:
- Two years minimum experience at a print or digital publication
- Excellent writer and generator of ideas
- Strong editing skills
- Self-motivated, organized, passionate about food
- Creative problem solver with strong communication skills
To apply: Candidates should send a cover letter, resumé, three published work samples (in PDF format), and five to seven fully fleshed-out dining story pitches specific to 5280’s readership to asstfoodeditorjob@5280.com. Ap
Colorado Parent Account Manager
Colorado Parent, Denver’s favorite source for parenting information, is seeking an Account Manager to manage and grow an active account portfolio with unlimited new business potential. This energetic and self-driven person will work with local business owners, marketing directors, and area advertising agencies. Ideal candidate should be motivated, organized, goal-oriented, and possess a warm and outgoing personality and professional demeanor. Colorado Parent account managers must be able to prospect, make cold calls, develop new business while maintaining existing accounts, and thrive in an informal, collaborative, and deadline driven environment.
Required Experience:
- At least two years of sales experience. Print, digital, and event sponsorship sales experience ideal, but not required
- Basic computer skills; Macintosh experience a plus
- Detail-oriented, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
To apply: Please email a cover letter and resumé to jobs@coloradoparent.com. Ap
Marketing Internship Program
5280 is looking for a well-organized, creative person with strong writing skills, an outgoing personality, and an eagerness to learn.
Marketing interns enjoy a broad experience in the field of marketing including organizing events, coordinating public relations, interfacing with sales, drafting social media campaigns, and sitting in on partnership and planning meetings. This person will report directly to the marketing and events manager and work closely with the senior marketing director
This internship provides a professional environment that allows interns to work side-by-side with an award-winning editorial and creative services staff. Interns will witness the behind-the-scenes of the magazine publication business while assisting the marketing and sales teams.
Details: A commitment of 90 days is preferred. The internship is paid.
To apply: Please email a cover letter and resumé to marketinginternship@5280.com in a PDF format. Ap
Deadline for applications: Summer (February 23); Fall (June 25); Spring (October 25).
Editorial Internship Program
5280 offers editorial internship positions in the summer, fall, and spring. Internships are hands-on and involve a variety of responsibilities as well as the opportunity to regularly interact with the editorial staff.
Primary duties include fact-checking stories, contributing research to larger stories and feature packages, and writing shorter stories for the front-of-the-book sections. Interns also enter descriptions for the calendar listings, and write for 5280.com.
We also offer a dining-specific internship for those interested in food writing. The intern will work closely with our food editors to fact-check and write for the dining section of the magazine, enter descriptions for dining guide listings, and write for 5280.com. Those interested should specify dining internship in the subject line of their application email, and tailor their cover letter accordingly.
As part of the program, interns will take part in training sessions and mentorship. Training sessions are run by editors and provide an overview of how the magazine works, from pitching to editing to art/design. The mentorship program pairs each intern with two editors, offering interns a chance to gain firsthand knowledge about a career in journalism.
Requirements: Although a magazine, journalism, or English degree (or working toward a degree) is preferred, it’s not required. Published clips are required (college newspaper is OK). A commitment of three to four days a week is preferred. The internship is paid.
To apply: Please email a cover letter, resumé, and three to five published clips to editinternships@5280.com. Ap
Deadlines for applications: Summer (March 1); Fall (July 1); Spring (November 1).
Digital-Editorial Internship Program
5280 offers an editorial internship program focused on digital media and online storytelling. Interns work closely with the editorial staff on projects, which may include (but are not limited to) writing and reporting stories, digital production, research, social media, and website maintenance.
As part of the program, interns will take part in training sessions and mentorship. Training sessions are run by editors and provide an overview of how the magazine works, from pitching to editing to art/design. Interns are also paired with an editor to gain firsthand knowledge about a career in journalism.
Requirements: Although a magazine journalism, or English degree, (or working toward a degree) is preferred, it’s not required. Published clips or writing samples are required. Applicants with a background in photography, video (5280 uses Final Cut Pro), HTML coding, or social media are encouraged to apply. A commitment of 30 hours a week is required. The internship is paid.
To apply: Please email a cover letter, resumé, and three to five published clips (including video or a website, if applicable) to digital@5280.com with “digital internship” in the subject line. Ap
Always accepting applications.
Creative Services Internship
5280 offers a three month design internship within the company’s in-house design team. Internships are hands-on and involve a variety of responsibilities as well as the opportunity to work regularly with the advertising, marketing, and events departments. This person will assist with ad campaigns, event collateral, marketing initiatives, and much more. In addition to design responsibilities, this person will help with overflow admin work and provide production assistance as needed.
As part of the program, interns will take part in training sessions conducted by various members of the advertising, marketing, and editorial teams to gain a first-hand grasp on the world of publishing. Interns are also given the opportunity to collaborate with members of design and marketing to refine their portfolio and set them up for success in their future job search.
Requirements:
- Currently enrolled or recently graduated with a degree in graphic design
- Thorough, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling multiple tasks at once
- Possesses keen design instincts and the ability to make quick decisions about type, image, and layout
- Great communication skills and the ability to take direction/criticism and apply to a design
- Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign
- Basic knowledge of WordPress
- Available to work 20 hours per week minimum (28 hours maximum)
Internship Benefits Include:
- Option to participate in 5280 magazine events.
- Inclusion in the magazine’s printed masthead.
- Opportunity to add work to your portfolio.
Details: A commitment of 90 days is preferred. The internship is paid.
To apply: In order to be considered for this position you must email a cover letter, resumé, and no more than 3 design samples in one single PDF file to designjob@5280.com. Ap
Deadlines for applications: Summer (April 1); Fall (August 1); Spring (January 26).
Colorado Parent Editorial Internship Program
Colorado Parent offers editorial internship positions in the summer, fall, and spring. Internships are hands-on and involve a variety of responsibilities, as well as the opportunity to work directly with the Colorado Parent editors on the magazine and website.
Primary duties include fact-checking stories, contributing research to larger stories, and writing shorter stories for the front-of-the-book. Interns also enter descriptions for the calendar and various guides, and write and do website maintenance for ColoradoParent.com.
As part of the program, interns will take part in training sessions run by editors, providing an overview of how the magazine works, from pitching to editing to art/design.
Requirements: Although a magazine, journalism, or English degree (or working toward a degree) is preferred, it’s not required. Published clips are required (college newspaper is OK). A commitment of three to four days a week is preferred. The internship is paid.
To apply: Please email a cover letter, resumé, and three to five published clips to interns@coloradoparent.com. Ap
Deadlines for applications: Summer (March 1); Fall (July 20); Spring (November 1).