May 31, 2013 03:55 PM UTC

Post Editor Hubbard Joining OnSight Public Affairs

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• by: Colorado Pols

A release just received from leading local political consultancy firm OnSight Public Affairs shakes up the editorial board of the Denver Post, the state's newspaper of record:

OnSight Public Affairs is pleased to announce that Curtis Hubbard has agreed to join the firm as a partner. Hubbard, who currently works as the editorial page editor at The Denver Post, will start with OnSight on June 17.
 
“The OnSight team has developed an outstanding reputation for their public-affairs and political work. The prospect of working on projects that benefit Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, while also building a business, struck me as an ideal fit as I considered my next professional challenge,” Hubbard said.
 
OnSight Public Affairs was founded by Mike Melanson and Ben Davis in 2009 following Mark Udall’s successful campaign for U.S. Senate. The firm’s services include project management, strategy development, communications and message development, as well as online fundraising and social media strategies. OnSight’s team members have successfully integrated their strengths into a diverse array of projects including the Hickenlooper for Colorado campaign, US Pro Challenge, and the Denver Post Community Foundation. For a complete list of clients and projects click here. 
 
“Curtis brings a wealth of experience from 20 years in journalism,” said Mike Melanson. “We are looking forward to working with him to deliver an even stronger suite of communications services for our clients.”

Hubbard's most recent notability came during this year's legislative session, after he confronted FOX News host Bill O'Reilly over homophobic references O'Reilly made about Colorado House Speaker Mark Ferrandino and the failure of a bill in the legislature pertaining to sex offenses.

The Denver Post reports that conservative Vince Carroll has been named editorial board editor, who is, we must assume without evidence to the contrary, less likely to confront the Bill O'Reillys of the world.