Job Opportunities
About 5280 Publishing
Named America’s best big-city magazine in 2018 and 2020, 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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Audience Growth Strategist
5280 Publishing, Inc. is seeking an audience growth strategist to drive the growth and retention of our audience. We publish a family of publications across multiple print and digital platforms that includes the award-winning 5280, 5280 Home, and Colorado Parent magazines, as well as an expanding portfolio of events and experiential products. We’re looking for an ambitious, goal-driven team player who will thrive in a dynamic, collaborative atmosphere.
Responsibilities include:
- Refine content strategy with editorial teams through the use of analytics from all sources to identify trends and new opportunities for visitor growth.
- Improve search-engine rankings with a comprehensive SEO program.
- Devise social-media strategies with editorial and marketing teams, implement them, and measure their success.
- Develop and oversee digital marketing campaigns aimed at growing magazine and newsletter subscriptions.
- Oversee delivery of daily, weekly, and monthly editorial and advertising email newsletters.
- Maintain a clean and up-to-date audience database that allows efficient monetization while respecting user privacy.
- Analyze user behavior from all sources and prepare reports that communicate trends and opportunities to our teams.
- Coordinate ongoing efforts to serve, retain, and grow print subscribers as well as newsstand sales channels. Maintain necessary data for postal regulations and third-party circulation audits.
Must-haves:
- Five years of relevant experience
- Proficiency in Google Analytics
- Familiarity with HubSpot or similar programs
- You must be a strategic thinker, but fully grounded in the data. If you don’t love spreadsheets, please don’t apply!
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
Salary: Starting at $60,000
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
5280 Publishing, Inc. 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 send a cover letter and resumé with the subject line “Audience Growth Strategist” to careers@openmediafoundation.org.
Design Coordinator
5280 Publishing, Inc., is seeking a full-time Design Coordinator to join its award-winning staff. The ideal candidate should be a creative, yet highly detail-oriented, graphic designer, who is interested in being an integral part of the production process for all of 5280’s products. We publish a family of publications across multiple print and digital platforms that includes the award-winning 5280, 5280 Home, and Colorado Parent magazines, as well as an expanding portfolio of events and experiential products.
Responsibilities include:
- Designing print and digital campaigns both for advertisers and in-house marketing initiatives
- Designing sales materials, pitch decks, and recaps for the sales team
- Design support for events, including designing collateral and providing on-site assistance
- Executing paid content initiatives on 5280 brand websites. This includes collecting, formatting, and uploading sponsored content, assisting with SEO implementation, and designing basic wireframes for digital design initiatives.
- Collaborating with the editorial team to upload the digital editions of our print titles every month
- Assisting the digital advertising team by designing and formatting email campaigns through our email platform
Must-haves:
- High-familiarity with the Adobe Suite, particularly InDesign and Photoshop
- Bachelor’s Degree (in Graphic or Web Design is preferred)
Experience with:
- Working directly with clients on advertising campaigns
- Responding positively to client feedback and communicating professionally
- Multitasking and handling a high volume of tasks at one time while under tight deadlines
- Implementing web content best practices, including SEO
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
Salary: Starting at $40,500
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
5280 Publishing, Inc. 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 send a cover letter, resumé, and three design samples with the subject line Design Coordinator to careers@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).