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, 4 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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Freelance Digital Journalists / News Writers
Are you a professional, Colorado-based journalist looking for opportunities to expand your portfolio and connect with your community? Do you feel passionate about the issues facing Denver, Boulder, and the surrounding areas? Do you want to share the stories of the extraordinary individuals, businesses, and organizations that make this state a great place to live? If so, 5280 wants to hear from you!
Our digital team is actively seeking reliable, talented, and deadline-oriented freelance writers to pitch and produce articles for 5280.com. The ideal applicants will be experienced journalists with strong clips, and well-developed reporting, research, and writing skills, who live in Colorado and/or are well-versed in happenings around the state.
We are particularly seeking freelance coverage in the areas of eat & drink, news, environment, business, real estate, health & wellness, culture, and adventure; however, writing opportunities are not limited to these categories. Writers will pitch ideas (subject to editor approval) on a per-article basis. Most articles will range in length from 400 to 600 words. Compensation is dependent on experience and article length, and determined on a story-by-story basis. Article pitches in any of our content categories should be locally focused and timely, and include a web-friendly headline, short description, and potential run date. 5280 follows AP style, and freelancers must be willing to adhere to our editorial policies.
- To Apply:
- Introduce yourself! Email freelance@5280.com with your resume, three clips, a few well-rounded story ideas, and your availability.
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.
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
- 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 and dining sections. Interns also enter descriptions for the calendar and dining listings sections, and write for 5280.com.
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.
- Deadlines for applications:
- Summer (March 1); Fall (July 15); Spring (November 1).
Digital-Editorial Internship Program
5280 offers an editorial internship program focused on digital and multimedia storytelling. Interns work closely with the editorial staff on projects, which may include (but are not limited to) writing and reporting stories, 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.
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.
- 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.
Deadlines for applications: Summer (March 1); Fall (July 20); Spring (November 1).