Job Title: Editor in Chief - Wildfowl
Department: 17862 Editorial 330
Business Unit: Outdoor Sportsman Group
Location: Remote
Reports To: Associate Publisher
Employment Type: Full Time– Salaried– Exempt
Supervisor Position: Yes
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Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), KIMN,KXKL, KKSE (FM/AM), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group and SkyCam.
WILDFOWL magazine is a specialized publication dedicated to duck and goose hunting, featuring in-depth articles on techniques, gear, conservation, flyway forecasts, habitat reports, and more.
Nature of Work:
The Editor is responsible for defining vision and content strategy across print, digital, and social media platforms. The Editor reviews, assigns and edits text in articles to be published in print and digital or within projects as directed by the Publisher. The Editor approves the print publication’s layout, design, and style. The Editor will oversee the print publication’s operations and policies, managing print and digital editorial budgets. The Editor will attend tradeshows, industry hunts, and other social functions on behalf of the brand. The Editor will serve as on-camera talent when needed for digital videos. The Editor will serve an active role in digital content creation for both website and social media use, including photography and videography. The Editor is required to film, edit, and post digital videos to all social platforms including YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and more.
Examples of work performed:
- Manages Associate Editor
- Reports to Publisher updates on magazine production
- Maintains Editorial Calendar for both print and digital
- Assigns stories and proofreads at each stage of production
- Checks for grammar, punctuation, usage, capitalization, style, layout, format, inconsistencies, redundancies and verifies facts as needed
- Maintains a client contact library for editorial reference
- Identifies process improvement opportunities and communicates them to the Publisher
- Assist with raw advertising copy as needed
- Monitor compliance with the editorial production schedule
- Travels to tradeshows and other industry events as needed
- Records and edit videos for social media including reels, shorts, full videos
This description is a summary only and highlights the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change based on business needs. The Company reserves the right to add or remove duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.
- Typical Office Conditions
- Work in extreme weather conditions
- Minimum
- BS/BA degree in Journalism, English or Creative Writing
- Preferred
- Three (3) years of professional experience in magazine editorial procedures.
Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge in AP Style and proofreader’s marks
- Able to be accurate under extremely tight deadlines
- Able to collaborate as an effective team member
- Able to communicate changes clearly
- Knowledge of and interest in the outdoors, outdoor sports and firearm-related subjects
- Must have a strong work ethic and a passion for searching out errors and correcting grammar
- Must have the ability to reprioritize tasks according to changing demands
- Ability to learn new programs, processes and systems quickly
- Experience using Mac computers, InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom, Premier Pro, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
- 12 Paid Company Holidays
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long-term Disability
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending plans (FSAs)
- 401K/Employer Match
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
