About 5280 Publishing

Named America’s best big-city magazine in 2018, 5280 has been telling Denver’s story for more than 25 years. Readers depend on 5280 for compelling long-form journalism, smart guides to the city and region, superb design, and unforgettable photography. Locally owned and independently operated, the company also publishes 5280 Home, 5280 Traveler, and 5280 Health magazines, as well as the award-winning Colorado Parent family of publications.

5280 Publishing Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive salary and benefits.

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Research Editor

5280 Magazine is seeking a research editor to join its award-winning, dynamic staff. The ideal candidate should be a creative, sophisticated, collaborative, and highly organized editor, who has a passion for magazine making and a broad editorial skill set.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing the magazine’s editorial internship program
• Overseeing the magazine’s research/fact-checking department
• Fact checking service and narrative features
• Editing and managing 5280’s Calendar section
• Assisting editors with research projects
• Writing for all sections of the magazine, but primarily front of the book
• Regular writing for 5280.com

Additional opportunities:

• Writing for departments and features; project managing service packages

Must-haves:

• Previous internships with journalism outlets

Experience:

• Previous work at a print and/or digital magazine or newspaper is preferred
• Fanatical attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Capacity to interact collaboratively with art and photo departments
• Ability to meet deadlines

Benefits: 

• Health insurance (FSA, FSA dependent care, HSA options, Teledoc)
• Dental insurance
• Vision coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Public transportation or parking subsidies
• 401K
• Fitness club membership option
• Paid time off

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
5280 Magazine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants of diverse abilities, backgrounds and life experiences to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We offer a laid-back and humane work environment, a creative downtown workplace (that is, when COVID-19 subsides), and the chance to do great work with an excellent team. Salary and benefits are competitive. 5280 Publishing is an equal-opportunity employer.

To Apply: Candidates should send a cover letter, resumé, three published work samples (PDF format or links), and five fully fleshed-out story idea pitches specific to 5280’s readership to editorialassistantjob@5280.com.

Senior Editor

5280 Magazine is seeking a senior editor to join its award-winning staff. The ideal candidate should be a creative, sophisticated, collaborative editor who has a passion for magazine making and storytelling and a broad journalism skill set.

Responsibilities include:

• Writing approximately four service packages—often cover packages—per year
• Overseeing/top editing Compass, 5280’s front-of-the-book section
•  Participating in senior-level meetings regarding story lineups and selection, hiring, etc.
• Overseeing/editing additional service packages
• Writing for all sections of the magazine
• Generating ideas and writing/editing for 5280.com

Additional Opportunities:

• Writing and/or editing longform narrative departments and features
• Contributing to ancillary publications 5280 Health and 5280 Home

Must-haves: 

• Five-plus years of journalism or media experience

Experience with:

• Conceiving of, producing, editing, and managing lively, multifaceted service packages in print and/or online
• Writing for and/or editing a front-of-the-book section or a digital vertical comprised of short, voice-y articles
• Reporting and writing narrative stories of varying lengths
• Interacting collaboratively with art and photo departments
• Working within and covering underrepresented communities
• Thinking creatively and conceptually
• Mentoring junior-level staffers
• Multilingualism, which is a plus

Benefits: 

• Health insurance (FSA, FSA dependent care, HSA options, Teledoc)
• Dental insurance
• Vision coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Public transportation or parking subsidies
• 401K
• Fitness club membership option
• Paid time off

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

5280 Magazine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants of diverse abilities, backgrounds and life experiences to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

To Apply: Interested candidates should email a brief cover letter, resumé, and four PDF work samples with the subject line “Senior Editor: 5280 Magazine” to careerengine@openmediafoundation.org.

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. Remote work is OK.

To apply: Please email a cover letter, resumé, and three to five published clips to editinternships@5280.com. Applicants with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are encouraged to apply.

Deadlines for applications: Summer (March 1); Fall (July 1); Spring (November 15).