Political/General Assignment Reporter

Date Posted	November 25, 2025
Industry	Digital Media
Specialty	Politics
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	$65,000 - $85,000

Description:

Who We Are

Cowboy State Daily is Wyoming's largest and most influential newsroom.

With more than 100,000 subscribers to our daily newsletter, a daily video newscast, a daily morning radio show, and daily radio newscasts, Cowboy State Daily is a prominent force for digital publishing in the Rocky Mountain region.

 There's no one like us. Our audience in Wyoming is five times larger than our closest competitor. Our readership is also larger than any news organization in Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, and the Dakotas.

 And we just started. A group of journalists began Cowboy State Daily as a startup in 2019, we were acquired in 2022 and, have since plumed into a go-to news source. 

About the Role

As a member of our experienced team, you will cover the Wyoming Legislature, the upcoming 2026 election, as well as court and crime stories. 

We’re looking for someone who can break news, write enterprise features; someone hunting for a good scoop, and faithful to the truth. 

Key Responsibilities

•  Political and courts coverage.

• Find novel story ideas and develop unique angles to trends and breaking news. 

• Cultivate trusted relationships with sources throughout the state.

• Communicate effectively with editors and colleagues to shape story development.

• Take photos, video, etc.

Requirements

• A minimum of three years of professional journalism experience.

• Strong news judgment, clear writing style and commitment to accuracy.

• Ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Familiarity with digital storytelling and social media best practices.

To Apply

Qualified candidates should email a resume, a short cover letter outlining your interest in covering Wyoming, and 3-5 links or PDFs of your strongest published clips to: News@CowboyStateDaily.com