Durango Herald seeks copy editor/page designer

[David Holub]

The Durango Herald, a family-owned daily newspaper in spectacular Southwest Colorado, seeks an experienced copy editor/page designer to join its news desk. Duties include: fact checking, editing copy for AP style, tone, accuracy, punctuation, and grammar; editing stories for content, structure and organization; creating imaginative photo captions; writing strong SEO headlines for print and online editions; proofreading; designing clean, organized and visually inviting news and feature pages; posting to social media; some presentation of stories on digital platforms. 

 

About you: You have a strong knowledge of libel and AP style; a deep and broad knowledge of grammar and spelling; excellent and tasteful news judgment; knowledge of current events locally, nationally and internationally; ability to work in a fast-paced environment and with grace under pressure; meet multiple daily deadlines; have an eye for detail; and be tech savvy. You have some experience in Adobe InDesign.

 

We prefer candidates who have some experience in content management systems. We use Newscycle Solutions. Multimedia skills are a plus. Hours include nights and weekends. We require a four-year college degree, preferably in journalism or equivalent experience and training.

 

Please send cover letter, resume and references as well as headline, editing and design clips (or a link to these clips) to Senior Editor Amy Maestas, [e-mail]. We will start reviewing resumes immediately.

 

 

About us: Ballantine Communications Inc. and it flagship publication The Durango Herald, have been committed to excellence in journalism for more than 60 years. BCI is a family-owned company with a dedication to the viability of our legacy publications with a serious, spirited, rigorous and ongoing commitment to a digital-first newsroom. The Durango Herald repeatedly has been honored as the best small daily in Colorado. BCI is an equal opportunity employer and offers a strong benefits package.

About the community: Durango is one of the most sought-after outdoor paradises in the country, nestled where the mountains meet the desert, with an unrivaled four-season climate. The town is home to 16,000 people who take ownership and pride in their community, with a four-year college, five breweries (and counting!), open space galore, a vibrant arts and music scene, and stellar dining and nightlife.