General Assignment Reporter

Date Posted	February 05, 2026
Industry	Newspapers, Digital Media
Specialty	General Assignment
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	$60,000 to $75,000

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 turned into the go-to news source. 

About the Role

As a member of our experienced team, you are a true general assignment reporter.

Help us cover breaking news, some 2026 election coverage, as well as court and crime stories. We want a jack of all trades.

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

Most of all, we want someone who is psyched about reporting and loves to write.

Key Responsibilities

• Breaking news.

• Some 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