Editor, Journalism, Creative Arts​/Media

The Vail Daily wants you to be their next editor and newsroom leader. At the Vail Daily, we cover the incredible mountain communities in Eagle County as well as the greater Vail Valley and have been doing so since 1981.

You and your team will put out a daily paper and several seasonal magazines throughout the year. We work as a team to produce award‑winning, impactful journalism, and we seek to hold authority accountable and inform our communities of Vail, Avon, Edwards, Eagle and Gypsum. On any given day, you’ll be writing and editing stories on topics as diverse as sustainability, local athletes, philanthropic endeavors, education, the police beat, real estate, and entertainment.

The editor will know how to drive online audience growth, and meet the demands of a 24‑7 news cycle, while maintaining a first‑class print edition. We’re looking for someone who is experienced in addressing the challenges associated with putting out a daily newspaper, managing a newsroom, and being a part of the community.

• Manage a staff of full‑time journalists and coordinate with freelancers.
• Guide news coverage, helping reporters hone their beats and pursue journalism that will make a difference in the community.
• Edit articles for content, grammar, clarity, tone, and accuracy.
• Oversee production of the print edition, including story placement, choosing local and regional content, and setting up the copy desk to meet nightly deadlines.
• Oversee the website with the aim of maximizing online audience and use digital analytics to drive decision‑making for stories.
• Serve as the public face of the paper in interactions with residents, from readers to elected officials.
• Must relocate to the Roaring Fork Valley.

Salary: $110 – $120K (5 years+ of experience required). Benefits include up to a $500 annual recreation reimbursement; vacation and sick leave; medical, dental, vision; 401(k) match and more.

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