Senior Editor,
Outlaw Partners’ publications
Outlaw
Partners, LLC
Big
Sky, Montana
Full
time
Summary
Outlaw Partners
seeks an experienced, driven and passionate Senior Editor to join the ranks in the
Outlaw newsroom located in stunning Big Sky, Montana.
We’re
looking for the unique combination of a proven and detail-oriented journalist
who can generate, write and edit compelling stories, while overseeing daily
operations for the Explore Big Sky
newspaper.
Reporting to the
Editor-in-Chief, the Senior Editor works closely with editorial, design and
sales teams to help formulate and implement content strategy for the
bimonthly Explore Big Sky newspaper, biannual Mountain
Outlaw magazine and annual Explore Yellowstone magazine,
while managing EBS staff and outside contributors. The successful candidate
will guide stories from concept to publication, is extremely organized and
comes equipped with strong leadership and problem-solving abilities. You’ll
have a passion for storytelling, a willingness to try new things and a strong background
in digital media strategy.
At Outlaw Partners,
we are proud of our work and our community, and value the outdoors as much as a
tightly crafted article. We have fun, we work hard and we love what we do.
Responsibilities:
- Help
plan and execute content in print and digital platforms for Explore Big
Sky newspaper, Mountain Outlaw magazine, the Explore
Yellowstone guide and related digital and social media platforms.
Ensure the perspective of all material is in the publications’ style: timely,
appropriate, accurate and entertaining
- Collaborate
with Editor-in-Chief to determine content in Outlaw publications, while growing
our audience through digital/social media platforms
- Report,
write, edit and photograph news and human-interest stories from Big Sky,
southwest Montana, and the Greater Yellowstone region
- Lead
EBS staff, managing daily functioning for the newspaper
- Oversee
fact-checking and proofreading procedures and copy edit when necessary
- Coordinate
native content in EBS with sales and advertorial teams, and apply for editorial
awards and contests
- Lead
weekly editorial meetings
- Work
nights and weekends when needed. Travel for stories/networking events when
possible
- Keep
updated on local, regional, state and national news (particularly as relates to
Montana)
- Coordinate
with freelance writers/photographers; negotiate freelance contracts and trades,
manage EBS freelance budget for publications and awards
- Work
with video department coordinating videos to accompany print/digital content
Preferred
qualifications:
- Bachelor’s
degree in journalism or related field
- 2-3
years experience in print or online news reporting, at least 1 year management
experience
- Strong
command of AP Style
- Proficient
knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Drive, photo editing software and online
publishing platforms including WordPress
- Strong
written and oral communication skills, with a keen attention to detail and the
ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines
- Demonstrated
social media aptitude, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn
- Willingness
to relocate to one of the most beautiful mountain communities in the country:
Big Sky, Montana
- Knowledge
of outdoor/ski industries a plus
Compensation:
Commensurate with
experience. Outlaw Partners also offers a comprehensive benefits package.
To apply, send a cover
letter, resume and three published writing samples to Joseph T. O’Connor,
Editor-in-Chief, at joe@theoutlawpartners.com.
About Outlaw
Partners:
Outlaw Partners is
a dynamic media, marketing and events company located in the community of Big
Sky in southwest Montana. Twice named among Outside Magazine’s “Best Places to
Work,” Outlaw Partners owns and publishes the Explore Big Sky newspaper, as
well as Mountain Outlaw and Explore Yellowstone magazines. The Outlaws are a
team of creative, hard-working, fun-loving and outdoor-oriented individuals who
recognize the power of the well-written word, vibrant photography, compelling
video and inspiring design. Saddle-up and ride for the brand.
