Deputy Sports Editor

Summary:
The Denver Post sports department is looking for a deputy editor to help manage an award-winning staff in a passionate sports town at the base of the Rocky Mountains. The Post is committed to providing outstanding coverage of the Broncos, Avalanche, Nuggets and Rockies as well as reporting key stories from the University of Colorado, Colorado State, University of Denver and local high schools. We're proud that our print portfolio was recently honored as one of the Top 10 in the nation by APSE and need a deputy editor who understands and values our print product.
What you will do:

• Collaborate with staff on story/event planning
• Work with reporters on editing content for online and print
• Help manage and produce the department's digital content
• Elevate our coverage across all platforms in a competitive sports market
• Plan and oversee production of the print product
• Produce stories and other content as needed

What you will bring:

• Smarts about digital strategy and comfortable using analytics to make good decisions
• The candidate must reside in the Denver area or be willing to relocate
• This position includes working nights, weekends and holidays as coverage demands

Please include cover letter and clips with application.
Who we are:
MediaNews Group (MNG) was established in 1985 and has over 4,000 employees nationwide including subsidiaries and other corporate affiliates. There are more than 100 different brands within our portfolio. In addition to our print products, we are a client-centric digital organization that brings scale, precision, and sophistication to digital marketing. Leveraging the belief that people matter as much as technology, our suite of products, including Adtaxi, helps advertisers solve complex marketing challenges with custom, performance-driven solutions. Readers turn to us for all the news and information that matters to them nationwide. Adtaxi is an exclusive program with the ability to reach 196M or 95% of the U.S. wired population that was established in 2010. Learn more at www.medianewsgroup.com. Through a rich history of innovation, engagement and results, Denver Post Media continues to offer trusted guidance to our advertising partners across Colorado and beyond. With an unmatched portfolio of marketing solutions, we have the resources to offer a full suite of comprehensive, multimedia options all under one roof. In tandem with AdTaxi, we are 2022 Google Premier Partners, Microsoft Advertising Select Partners and Meta Business Partners. We are the winners of the 2021 Digital Innovation Award (awarded through the LMC) and 2021 award for Best Use of Programmatic in a Marketing Campaign (awarded through the AdExchanger Awards). Beyond all of that, we're here to do the right thing for our clients, give back to the community around us and have some fun in the process.
The annual salary range is $65,000 - $70,000. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. This role is eligible for a bonus based on performance. In addition to your salary, MediaNews Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
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