5280 Magazine
Jessica Giles serves as the Senior Associate Editor at 5280 Magazine since June 2023, previously holding the position of Deputy Editor at Flamingo / JSR Media from December 2019 to June 2023. In this role, Jessica excelled in editorial assignments, feature writing, recruitment of freelance talent, social media strategy, and data-driven content direction, leading to notable increases in website traffic. Prior experience includes positions such as Higher Ed Columnist for Dance Media Publications, Digital Editorial Intern at Garden & Gun Magazine, and Editor In Chief at Orange and Blue Magazine. Jessica's editorial journey began as a Commission Reporter and Copy Editor at The Independent Florida Alligator, complemented by an educational background in journalism from the University of Florida, where Jessica obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in 2019.
5280 Magazine
Named America’s best big-city magazine in 2018, 5280 has been telling Denver’s story for more than 25 years. Readers depend on 5280 for compelling long-form journalism, smart guides to the city and region, superb design, and unforgettable photography. Locally owned and independently operated, the company also publishes 5280 Home, 5280 Traveler, and 5280 Health magazines, as well as the award-winning Colorado Parent family of publications.