About 5280 Elevated, Inc.
5280 is Colorado’s leading lifestyle media company that produces award-winning journalism through magazine, digital, and social media platforms in addition to Denver’s best-in-class events. 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 eight National Magazine Awards, the industry’s highest honor, and in 2020, 5280 and 5280.com were named the best big city magazine and website in the U.S. by the City and Regional Magazine Association. 5280.com has grown into Denver’s go-to lifestyle resource with a robust suite of newsletter products and large social media following. 5280 produces industry-leading events that bring the brand to life and are anticipated and talked about all year long.
Benefits
- Health insurance (FSA, FSA dependent care, HSA options, Teledoc)
- Dental insurance
- Vision coverage
- Paid parental leave
- Public transportation or parking subsidies
- 401K program
- Fitness club membership option
- Unlimited paid time off
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
5280 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.
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Food Editor
5280, the leading city magazine of Denver, Colorado, is seeking a senior-level food 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 as well as food, drink, restaurants, and dining culture. The food editor will be expected to advance 5280’s reputation as an authority on Denver and Colorado both in print and online, welcoming the opportunity to report engaging, definitive stories about everything from up-and-coming food truck operators to the session beer trend to the city’s most recent Michelin star recipients.
5280 editors are expected to live in the Denver metro area. Our offices are in downtown Denver, and we currently have a hybrid working model. Typical business hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Primary Responsibilities
- Writing for the Eat and Drink section of the print issue and assigning and editing one restaurant review per month
- Conceiving of, reporting, and writing Eat and Drink print feature packages
- Managing the Dining Guide, in print and online
- Generating ideas for 5280.com and writing, assigning, and editing digital stories
- Backend work in WordPress
- Building three e-newsletters per month
- Attending restaurant and food-industry events, including some regional travel, and making regular TV appearances
- Frequent dining out
- Forging and managing relationships with restaurateurs, chefs, beverage and agricultural producers, artisans, and the industry as a whole
- Maintaining an active social media presence
Preferred Experience
- Five-plus years of magazine writing and editing experience, preferably on the dining beat
- Experience editing and/or overseeing a dynamic magazine section and/or online vertical
- Breaking news and driving local conversation through digital stories and print packages
- Strong InDesign skills and familiarity with content-management systems
- A baseline knowledge of SEO and digital best practices
- Multilingualism is a plus
Required Skills/Abilities
- A collegial, collaborative attitude when working with both junior and senior editors, including giving and accepting edits in a positive, constructive manner
- Ability to craft timely, engaging pitches that meet the expectations of 5280’s various editorial departments
- Ability to multitask long-term projects and quick-turn digital and print stories
- Capacity to interact collaboratively with art and photo departments
Salary range: $65,000–$72,000, commensurate on experience
To apply: Candidates should send a brief cover letter, resumé, and four PDF work samples to foodeditorjob@5280.com. Senior leadership will review applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Senior Editor
5280, the leading city magazine of Denver, Colorado, 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. The senior editor will be expected to advance 5280’s reputation as an authority on Denver and Colorado both in print and online, welcoming the opportunity to report engaging, definitive stories about everything from local politics to the most epic dispersed camping sites.
5280 editors are expected to live in the Denver metro area. Our offices are in downtown Denver, and we currently have a hybrid working model. Typical business hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Primary Responsibilities
- Writing and editing service packages—often cover packages—for the print issue
- Writing and editing longform narrative departments and features
- Participating in pitch meetings and senior-level meetings regarding story lineups and selection
- Writing for the front-of-the book section of the magazine
- Generating ideas for 5280.com and writing, assigning, and editing digital stories
- Backend work in WordPress
- Building two e-newsletters per month
Preferred Experience
- Five-plus years of journalism experience
- Experience conceiving of, producing, editing, and managing lively, multifaceted service packages in print and/or online
- Experience writing short, voice-y articles for print and digital
- Ability to report and write narrative stories of varying lengths
- Experience working within and covering underrepresented communities
- A baseline knowledge of SEO and digital best practices
- Multilingualism is a plus
Required Skills/Abilities
- A collegial, collaborative attitude when working with both junior and senior editors, including giving and accepting edits in a positive, constructive manner
- Ability to craft timely, engaging pitches that meet the expectations of 5280’s various editorial departments
- Ability to multitask long-term projects and quick-turn digital and print stories
- Capacity to interact collaboratively with art and photo departments
Salary range: $65,000–$72,000, commensurate on experience
To apply: Candidates should send a brief cover letter, resumé, and four PDF work samples (ideally including at least one service package and one narrative feature) to senioreditorjob@5280.com. Senior leadership will review applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
