Telluride Local Media seeks an associate editor

Telluride Local Media Inc., publisher of the award-winning Telluride Daily Planet, is seeking an Associate Editor. Position is work-from-home and may be structured as half-time or full time. Full-time can be a 4-day workweek most of the time.

• Candidates must have excellent writing and editing skills
• A strong work ethic
• The ability to juggle multiple tasks.
• Seeking a team player who communicates well with colleagues and community members.
• The ideal employee will be able to produce several stories a week that are accurate, informative and timely.
• Besides reporting, responsibilities will include pulling wire stories, organizing content, copy editing, working with freelancers and occasionally overseeing day-to-day editorial operations of a small department.
• Our editorial staff cover everything from local government meetings and politics, to outdoor recreation, sports and the environment. Many lively festivals and special events unfold in this beautiful mountain town.
• Command of AP style is important
• Average or better photography and social media skills are required
• Some newspaper reporting experience required
• A journalism degree preferred.

Full-time salary is $45-$50k depending on experience

The Planet publishes Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Telluride Local Media also publishes several successful glossy magazines throughout the year.

Telluride is a historic mining town turned ski resort located in the San Juan Mountains of southern Colorado. Along with breathtaking scenery, it’s home to a string of summer music festivals, a lively music and arts scene, an endless supply of recreation opportunities. This is a community where news publications remain very important to both locals and visitors, and readership of both our print and online products remains strong.

Prospective candidates should email a cover letter, resume, references and three clips to dailyplaneteditorial@gmail.com.

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