Staff Writer

Westword has an immediate opening for a full-time staff writer in Denver. We're looking for a general assignment reporter with at least two years of out-of-college newsroom experience who can find, report and write daily news stories covering a wide range of topics, including music, culture, food and cannabis, while upholding our reputation for hard-hitting reporting. Staff writers work under the guidance of experienced editors in a small but scrappy newsroom with a history of excellence, including numerous national and regional reporting awards. We value ambitious reporting, well-crafted prose, an engaging voice and savvy use of social media.

Salary is $56,485-$58,000. Benefits include, but are not limited to, paid time off, 401K, flexible spending accounts and medical/dental/vision insurance. This is a Denver-based position; remote candidates will not be considered. 

Westword believes our journalism will best serve our communities with culturally diverse staff and freelancers who offer a range of voices. We are committed to creating and sustaining an environment of inclusion, diversity, empowerment and equality. We are at our best when all our team members are respected and included regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and national origin. Women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender-nonconforming candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants should send their best news clips, a resume and a cover letter to: den-staff-writer@voicemediagroup.com