Careers

Westword has an immediate opening for a full-time staff writer in Denver. We’re looking for a 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, 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 a 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

We are seeking a smart, driven, and energetic individual looking for a career in media sales. The media industry is in an exciting state of change and Westword/VDigital Services is growing exponentially. Our award winning company is in search of a highly ambitious media consultant with a desire to succeed and grow with us. We pride ourselves on leading the industry in ad performance, technology and, most of all, customer results.

This person will be responsible for growing advertising revenues through the consultative sale of digital solutions including, digital display, SEO, PPC, paid media, social media, mobile, programmatic, IP targeting, e-mail, mobile advertising, website development, local services, weekly and annual print guides and signature events, with a primary responsibility of acquiring new clients. We continue to launch new products and initiatives so opportunities abound.

Qualifications:
· High acumen for consultative selling
· A proven track record in sales or similar field
· Highly motivated and results-oriented
· Ability to self-generate leads
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Ability to listen
· Strong problem solving and decision making abilities
· Strong customer service skills
· Ability to operate within a fast-paced environment
· Entrepreneurial spirit
· Digital, Radio, Cable, Print, or Media advertising sales experience a plus.
Candidates must have personal transportation and must pass a background check.
We offer:
· A competitive salary with uncapped commissions and additional bonus incentives,
· Weekly training in digital marketing products and sales, including A.I. led by experts in our industry
· A comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, paid time off, company paid holidays and a 401(k)
· A culture of rewarding hard work with fun activities, including charitable events
· A dog friendly office
· A mixture of remote and in-person work days
· A 45+ year company with an outstanding reputation in media relations and employee tenure
First year account executives will earn a minimum of $73,000 – $80,000+. Over the past 24 months, our digital agency has continued to set records in sales growth and customer success. Much of this is due to the best-in-class tools and analysis provided to us by our award-winning digital specialists.

Interested candidates please send your resume to: hiring@westword.com

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in the workplace.

Who You Are: You’re digitally savvy, hyper—organized, eager and energetic. You thrive in a fast—paced environment and you’re passionate about digital marketing and analytics. You have “it” — no, not the Stephen King novel. “It,” is that hard—to—define quality that makes you stand out. The thing inside you that keeps you hungry and driven to succeed wherever you go. It.

Who We Are: V Digital Services is one of the fastest—growing digital marketing agencies in the country, specializing in Organic SEO, Local SEO, Paid Media/SEM, Social Media, and Web Development. Our team of digital strategists works with small, mid—sized, and enterprise—level businesses across every industry to help them reach more customers and grow.

The Role: The Digital Marketing Client Success Manager role will drive the success of our clients and sales team, handling complex, high—touch campaigns with respect to SEO, SEM, Social Media, Programmatic, and Web Development. As the centralized point of contact for both the client and internal team members, the Client Success Manager is directly responsible for the relationship, project management, campaign performance, and overall success of the client. It is their objective to provide exceptional customer service, and a high level of communication, build strong client relationships, and deliver a quality product that retains the client on a monthly basis.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Looking for a fun side hustle? Westword Route Drivers wanted.

Earn extra money on Wednesdays and deliver Westword to your favorite part of town.

A reliable vehicle, proof of insurance & clean/current MVR is required.

Please email your contact info to circulation—hiring@westword.com or call 303—293—3590.