New Mexico Reporter

Courthouse News

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Date Posted September 21, 2026
Industry Newspapers
Specialty Not Specified
Job Status Full-time
Salary $55,000 to $60,000

Description:

Courthouse News seeks a full-time reporter to cover civil court filings and proceedings in New Mexico. No legal background is required, but demonstrated interest and ability in journalism are.

The job will entail reviewing and summarizing new civil complaints filed in New Mexico, as well as pitching and writing nationally targeted news and feature stories covering law, politics, the environment and other area news.  

Competitive pay and benefits are available.

Applicants must live in or near Albuquerque or Santa Fe and have reliable transportation.

Please email a resume, clips and cover letter to newjob7@courthousenews.com. Address the email to Southwest Bureau Chief Jamie Ross.

When applying, mention you saw this opening listed at JournalismJobs.com.