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Help Wanted at the GPHN: Editor-in-Chief

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Editor’s Note: After nearly two years of editing this publication, I’m stepping down to spend more time with my other job and family. It’s been a wonderful experience, and I would encourage anyone considering the position to contact me with questions at editor@greaterparkhill.org.

GPHN JOB OPENING                                                                                     
Editor-in-Chief Needed at the Greater Park Hill News

The Greater Park Hill News is seeking an Editor-in-Chief to begin in December. Candidates must have experience in writing and editing.  Journalism and publishing experience is a plus. The Greater Park Hill News is a monthly publication of the Greater Park Hill Community, Inc., with a current circulation of 14,000 to residences and businesses in the Park Hill neighborhood of northeast Denver.

The Editor shall have the following skills and provide the following professional services:

  • Possess strong writing, grammar, spelling, editing and excellent communication skills.
  • Write and edit original articles, features and interviews; review, condense and arrange contributions; create headlines and captions; and provide appropriate, high quality pictures and credit them appropriately; publish current information regarding meetings and events of GPHC.
  • Take responsibility for all copy that runs in the GPHN. Inconsistencies, incorrect facts or fabricated reporting are the Editor’s responsibility. The Editor must verify details if they seem to be wrong or unclear. No fictitious bylines will be used.
  • Discern which story leads and tips from the community can produce interesting and informative stories; run down the lead to produce good copy.
  • Pro/con coverage of major issues impacting the community is encouraged. The Editor is afforded discretion in the selection of issues, articles and writers, but is expected to consult with the Executive Committee on subjects that may be controversial or divisive.
  • Decide the placement of the stories and which one to give more prominence. Confer with Executive Committee on placement of articles on important GPHC events and issues.
  • Maintain an active presence on the Greater Park Hill News Facebook and Twitter accounts.
  • Work in conjunction with Graphic Artist to determine the layout and production of the monthly GPHN, under the direction provided by the Newspaper Manager, as representative of the Executive Committee of the GPHC.
  • Work in conjunction with Graphic Artist for posting monthly newspaper content to the GPHC website and publishing the monthly GPHN email newsletter.
  • Inform the Ad Sales Rep of stories that have a potential advertising element.
  • Attend all regularly scheduled GPHC meetings and other important meetings as directed by the Executive Committee; attend the Editorial Meeting, and provide a digest of the next month’s stories to discuss.
  • Respond to emails and phone calls within 48 hours.
  • The length of each issue is dependent upon advertising volume and editorial content, with the percentage of advertising per issue to be at least 50% and not greater than 55%.

The position is as an Independent Contractor, paid a fixed rate once monthly. The Editor must furnish own office and transportation.

To apply, send a cover letter, resume and pertinent work samples to Bernadette Kelly, Newspaper Manager, at newspaper@greaterparkhill.org. No phone calls, please. The deadline for applications is November 11, 2013.

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