Assistant Editor, 5280

August 27, 2025

5280 is hiring an assistant editor to join its award-winning team. This staffer will be responsible for a variety of administrative tasks as well as writing for 5280.com and the print magazine.

The ideal candidate should be a detail-oriented journalist who excels at multitasking and has shown an ability to succeed in fast-paced environments. We’re looking for a collaborative teammate who is just as enthusiastic about creating a killer spreadsheet as reporting and writing about the city’s cultural hot spots.

5280 editors are expected to live in the Denver metro area. Our offices are located in downtown Denver, and we currently have a hybrid working model, requiring editors to be in the office three days a week and work from home or elsewhere when it’s more efficient and effective. Typical business hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; however, there may be times when reporting and deadlines require an alternative schedule.

Responsibilities:

  • Help facilitate day-to-day editorial operations, which could grow to include running production and lineup meetings, facilitating communication between art and edit staff, moving articles efficiently through the proofing process, and processing monthly staff expense reports.
  • Manage a team of freelance fact-checkers.
  • Project-manage the annual Top Lawyers, Top Dentists, and Top Doctors lists, including editing for style and overseeing the fact-check process.
  • Oversee the list calendar for 5280.com, ensuring some of our most consistent traffic drivers are updated regularly.
  • Pitch and write regularly for 5280’s print front-of-book section and 5280.com.
  • Produce at least three digital newsletters per month.
  • Contribute to 5280’s print packages as needed.

Must-haves:

  • Two-plus years of editing experience, preferably for a magazine or newspaper
  • Exceptional organization and communication skills
  • Consistent attention to detail
  • A collegial, collaborative personality

Preferred skills:

  • Proficiency with workflow management tools such as Asana and Airtable
  • Proficiency with AP Style
  • Experience with customer relationship management software like Hubspot
  • Knowledge of Denver, the Front Range, and Colorado

Salary: Starting at $60,000

Benefits:

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


Equity, Diversity, 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.

To apply:
Candidates should send a brief cover letter, resume, and three clips to [email protected]. Senior leadership will review applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.