Senior Reporter, Source New Mexico

Date Posted	September 26, 2025
Industry	Digital Media
Specialty	Not Specified
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	65,000.00 +

Description:

Join Source New Mexico, and give readers hard-hitting government coverage that connects state policy to New Mexican’s lives.

Source New Mexico shines a light on state government, policies and public officials so readers get the information they need to make choices — about their lives, their families, their neighborhoods and communities. 

States Newsroom, the nation’s largest state-focused nonprofit news network, is looking for an experienced journalist to serve as Source’s senior reporter. The newsroom covers all the important issues: education, climate change, poverty, health, criminal justice, and of course, politics. All of Source’s coverage is available to read or republish for free. Come ensure people across the Land of Enchantment have the nonpartisan news they need to hold government and elected officials accountable.

Based in Santa Fe, this experienced reporter will thrive in a collaborative culture, possess great news judgment and demonstrate the ability to develop a beat to create compelling, engaging journalism. The senior reporter will cover the Legislature, state agencies and statewide elections. Possible beats include the economy and  criminal justice. The senior reporter will produce daily and enterprise stories, take photos and share content on social media. The senior reporter will also assist the editor as needed.

The ideal candidate will know how to track trending topics and hold officials accountable through deep source-building and public records requests. The reporting will take readers beyond press releases, providing a deeper understanding of the issues.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce regular, high-quality reporting on New Mexico government and officials
• Contribute regularly to Source’s briefs section
• Generate story ideas with the editor
• Pursue story leads, both self-generated and as assigned, with self-direction and solid news judgment
• Assist the editor as neededApproach assignments on deadline with strong communication and follow through with the editor and colleagues
• Collaborate with other reporters on projects and share research and pertinent knowledge when/if available
• Establish and expand digital media presence representing the outlet and use personal social media to amplify the site’s content, presence and voice
• Take photos and video to illustrate and amplify stories
• Help write the daily newsletter as needed
• Fill in for the editor when needed by assigning, editing and publishing stories

QUALIFICATIONS

We’re looking for candidates with at least six years previous news reporting and/or editing experience, sound news judgment, flexibility and the ability to manage ongoing and short-term projects with strong attention to detail and accuracy. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates should have reliable transportation. States Newsroom journalists are expected to produce at least four posts per week.

Authorization to work in the United States is required. At this time, States Newsroom is unable to provide visa sponsorship.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The minimum salary for this position is $65,000.00. Relocation stipend will be considered. Our generous benefits package includes:

• Premium-free platinum health care for employees (and majority of premiums covered for qualified dependents)
• 4 weeks of vacation per year
• 2 weeks of personal leave per year
• 20 hours of paid volunteer time per year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• $75 monthly cell phone reimbursement
• $200 cell phone replacement benefit every two years
• $75 monthly fitness benefit
• 401K with up to 3% match
• 12 weeks of parental leave
• Full-service EAP

ABOUT OUR CULTURE

States Newsroom is dedicated to producing journalism at all levels – from quick hit to investigative – but we also aim to be supportive, welcoming and positive. 

We believe in creating sustainable careers for journalists on the crucial state government beat. States Newsroom’s mission is to connect people to the power that shapes their daily lives through relentless reporting and incisive commentary on state government and policy. Journalism is a powerful force for social change, uniquely suited to challenging systemic inequality and racism. Our goal is to build an organization that fulfills that mission. 

At States Newsroom, we believe we strengthen our work and improve our insights when we incorporate the perspectives of people who come from different backgrounds and have had different experiences. We are committed to diversity and prioritize equity in all recruiting and hiring. We are always working to better represent our communities and are supported in these efforts by a network-wide Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice committee. 

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and at least three links or clips to jobs@statesnewsroom.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Due to the high volume of emails received, we are unable to respond to each applicant individually.