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DRN Media Inc. dba RV News magazine

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Business Magazine Editor

Louisville, CO · On-site

$70K - $100K/yr

... business/trade magazine editor and an additional five years of business writer experience to ... Proofreading, copy editing and fact-checking all editorial content under strict deadlines.

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Magazine proofreading requires a keen eye for detail, strong grammar and spelling proficiency, and a background in English, journalism, or communications. Familiarity with style guides like AP or Chicago, as well as experience using editorial tools and digital content management systems, is often necessary. Excellent time management, collaboration, and communication skills help proofreaders excel when working with editorial teams and facing tight deadlines. These skills ensure the magazine maintains high editorial standards and consistency, preventing costly errors before publication.

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A Magazine Proofreading job involves reviewing magazine content for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting errors before publication. Proofreaders ensure consistency in style, clarity, and accuracy while adhering to the publication's guidelines. They work closely with editors and writers to refine articles, captions, and other text elements. Strong attention to detail, language proficiency, and an understanding of the magazine's audience are essential for this role.

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As a magazine proofreader, your main tasks include reviewing articles, captions, and all written content for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting errors before final publication. You'll often work closely with editors, writers, and designers to clarify corrections and maintain consistency with the magazine's style guide. Responsibilities may also involve fact-checking, verifying quotes, and checking layout accuracy. Proofreaders often juggle multiple issues and deadlines at once, making organization and attention to detail crucial. The role offers exposure to the overall content production process and provides a strong foundation for advancement into editorial or copyediting positions.

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Business Magazine Editor

Business Magazine Editor

DRN Media Inc. dba RV News magazine

Louisville, CO • On-site

$70K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

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Job description

National publishing company in the Boulder, Colorado area is seeking an experienced, self-starting, detail-oriented editor with a minimum of 10 years of experience specifically as a business/trade magazine editor and an additional five years of business writer experience to oversee all aspects of planning, managing and producing a monthly business magazine, as well as the daily editorial operations of a 4-person editorial team.

We are seeking a driven editorial professional who leads by example and takes immense pride in the quality of work completed.

Responsibilities include:

  • Hire, coach and supervise business writers and editors.
  • Plan/facilitate the acquisition of all editorial content including all stories and photos to create each month’s magazine for a niche business audience.
  • Collaborate with the production department on layout and design to create a finished product.
  • Research feature story topics and industry business trends
  • Assign tasks to subordinates and freelance contractors.
  • Proofreading, copy editing and fact-checking all editorial content under strict deadlines.
  • Coordinate editorial staff meetings and training to ensure company best practices and policies are adhered to.
  • Resolve issues and problem-solve unexpected production delays, hold subordinates accountable and provide performance evaluations.
  • Attend annual trade shows and industry events, build relationships with key industry leaders and research industry-specific trends and topics of interest to readers.

The best candidate will have proven, extensive experience combining the innovativeness of a writer, the precise expertise of a grammarian copy editor, the astute analytical precision of an editor, paired with the vision, multi-tasking and leadership of a manager.

  • IMPECCABLE grammar and spelling with intuitive skill at ensuring stories are professionally written, are interesting, unbiased and according to Associated Press Style, in a long-form business feature format is essential for this position. This position includes heavy copy-editing duties to ensure error-free prose.
  • The publication’s readers are a niche audience including company officers, executives and key decision makers, so the ability to research and identify editorial content specifically targeted to the audience’s entrepreneurial industry-specific interests is essential.
  • Duties in this position also occasionally include writing business features with insight on business best practices for sophisticated business owners, to help them effectively and efficiently manage their business and be profitable.

If you are a take-charge, take-responsibility, deadline-driven manager with extensive experience and expertise specifically in producing business magazines, we want to hear from you.

The right candidate must have exceptional multitasking and organizational skills, a mission-driven vision, and be adept at providing leadership and training. Please apply if you are comfortable researching and vetting content leads, cold calling organizations and business leaders to research editorial content, are capable of error-free prose, have an eye for photo composition and story layout in a magazine format. The right candidate will have an impeccable work ethic paired with an outgoing, friendly, team-oriented demeanor.

To apply, truly qualified, serious candidates will include a professional cover letter addressed to “Mr. Davis.”

Resumes that do not include a cover letter will not be considered. Local candidates in the greater Denver area (preferably North Denver/Boulder) will be given preferential consideration. This is an on-site position with no telecommuting. Travel is required 4 to 6 times per year to various trade/business events. Working hours vary from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., depending on deadlines and staffing needs. Compensation range is $70,000 to $100,000 DOE.

Company Description

RV News is the oldest business magazine in the RV industry and is owned by DRN Media. The company's mission is to unearth stories about business heroes, hardworking men and women in the RV industry, and tell our readers about their journeys. We strive to facilitate business relationships and commerce in the RV industry by shining a light on various industry players and introducing them to one another.
As a company, we work hard, but we also routinely celebrate our successes. In 2022, 2023 and 2024, RV News was named as the best Full Issue Business Magazine in the United States by Folio Magazine. In 2025 we were named one of the top 25 business publications globally by Trade, Association, Business Publications International (TABPI). Two Pulitzer Prize winners have worked at our organization in the last 11 years.
Louisville, Colorado, is Northeast of Denver and close to Boulder, Colorado. Walking trails are situated near the office, as well as picnic tables with a clear view of the mountains for lunch breaks.
DRN Media is a financially strong, growing monthly, niche media company that values ethical, unbiased journalistic practices and financially rewards employees who significantly contribute to the company's long-term success.