Perspective Editor

Nashville Public Radio; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 57,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ballantine Communications, Inc. in Durango, CO, seeks a full-time Perspectives Editor to lead community commentary and opinion journalism across Southwest Colorado and Northwest New Mexico.

You will curate guest columns, syndicated commentary, editorial cartoons and letters to the editor; recruit and facilitate a diverse Editorial Board; develop Point/Counterpoint features; and write editorials on complex regional issues.

Qualifications

• Strong editorial, line-editing and AP style skills.
• Excellent writing ability.
• Experience facilitating groups or bringing diverse stakeholders together.
• Commitment to objective presentation of opposing viewpoints.
• Ability to build relationships throughout the Four Corners.
• Journalism experience and familiarity with the region preferred.
• Spanish and audience analytics experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Curate and edit guest columns, syndicated commentary, editorial cartoons and letters to the editor.
• Recruit and facilitate a diverse Editorial Board; develop balanced Point/Counterpoint features.
• Write editorials on complex regional issues; cultivate community contributors representing broad perspectives.

Skills

Editorial lead

AP style

Writing ability

Facilitate diverse groups

Objective presentation

Community relations

Journalism experience

Spanish skills (plus)

Audience analytics (plus)

Job description

PERSPECTIVES EDITOR

Ballantine Communications, Inc. (BCI) Ballantine Communications, Inc., publisher of The Durango Herald, The Journal and Tri-City Record, is seeking a full-time Perspectives Editor to lead community commentary and opinion journalism across Southwest Colorado and Northwest New Mexico. The Perspectives Editor will curate and edit guest columns, syndicated commentary, editorial cartoons and letters to the editor; recruit and facilitate a diverse BCI Editorial Board; develop balanced Point/Counterpoint features; write editorials on complex regional issues; and cultivate community contributors representing a broad range of perspectives.

Qualifications: Strong editorial, line-editing and AP style skills; excellent writing ability; experience facilitating groups or bringing diverse stakeholders together; commitment to objective presentation of opposing viewpoints; and ability to build relationships throughout the Four Corners. Journalism experience and familiarity with the region preferred; Spanish and audience analytics experience a plus.

Location: Durango, CO, with regional travel. Valid drivers license and reliable transportation required. Some evening/weekend availability necessary.

Salary: $57,000$75,000 annually, plus comprehensive BCI benefits.

BCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.