Crimes and Courts Reporter

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Crime and Courts Reporter-Casper

The Casper Star-Tribune is Wyoming’s only statewide newspaper and we are seeking a full-time crime/courts/breaking news reporter to join our award-winning team.

Come live, work and play in the heart of the Mountain West! Casper offers a walkable downtown with great food, music, art galleries, breweries and more. And, for those inclined to outdoor recreation, Wyoming has it all. Skiing, snowboarding and miles of hiking trails are a 20 minute drive up the mountain. And, being centrally located, Casper is only a few hours from Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Devils Tower and so much more.

We are a close-knit newsroom with a collaborative environment. The Star-Tribune offers the opportunity to take a deeper dive into issues and work on larger enterprise pieces -- whether investigative or feature stories.

The beat includes (but is not limited to) covering Casper/Natrona County crime and courts, notable statewide crime and courts and breaking news. You’ll have the opportunity to report on the Wyoming Legislature, the state’s department of corrections and more.

Successful candidates will have a journalism degree and experience however, we will consider new graduates who have completed internships or experience at the college newspaper. The ability to report in today’s instant digital news environment is critical.  The right person will be a self-starter, willing to jump in and find the stories that our readers value. Candidates must have a flexible schedule and be able to work nights and weekends as needed. A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required.

This is a Guild position with pay starting at $40,000 annually.

 Why Join Us?

Lee Enterprises, Inc. offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities. We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs. Our benefit program includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match. We also offer generous paid time off to allow the flexibility to balance personal life and work. This includes paid parental leave for new parents. 

Lee Enterprises is a major subscription and advertising platform and a leading provider of local news and information, with daily newspapers, rapidly growing digital products and nearly 350 weekly and specialty publications serving 74 markets in 26 states. Year to date, Lee's newspapers have an average daily circulation of 1.0 million, and our legacy websites, including acquisitions, reach more than 34 million digital unique visitors. 

Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting and retaining a workforce whose diversity reflects the communities we serve. Lee embraces change, and we recognize that we must create and maintain a culture of fervent inclusion. For more information about Lee, check us out at www.lee.net.

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply at https://lee.net/careers/ and search for Casper.  Be sure to include a cover letter, resume, and links to clip (or clips) of your work.