Colorado Statehouse Editor — Taxpayer-Focused Coverage

The Center Square; Denver (CO); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Center Square is seeking a Colorado Editor based in Denver to lead on-state government coverage, edit a reporter, and guide daily journalism with a taxpayers’ perspective. You will own Colorado coverage, supervise freelance contributors, and push content across platforms including video formats.

Ideal candidates will have government reporting experience, strong editing skills, and a passion for watchdog journalism.

Qualifications

• Passionate journalist with government reporting experience
• Strong editing and supervisory skills
• Ability to manage multiple stories and deadlines
• Experience producing video content for multiple platforms

Responsabilités

• Edit and report daily on Colorado government and policy with a taxpayers’ perspective
• Supervise and edit a reporter, manage freelancers, and oversee coverage footprint in Colorado
• Participate in daily editorial planning and strategy execution
• Produce five stories per week while overseeing one reporter to produce 8–10 stories weekly
• Develop story ideas, cultivate sources, and coordinate with West Coast editorial leadership

Description du poste

The Center Square is seeking a Colorado Editor based in Denver to lead on-state government coverage, edit a reporter, and guide daily journalism with a taxpayers’ perspective. You will own Colorado coverage, supervise freelance contributors, and push content across platforms including video formats.

Ideal candidates will have government reporting experience, strong editing skills, and a passion for watchdog journalism.