Public safety-general assignment reporter

WyoFile serves Wyoming’s civic life with community-supported, nonpartisan, public-interest journalism. To support that mission, we’re looking for a general assignment reporter with public safety and justice system reporting experience. This is a chance to enjoy job security, fair compensation and sustainable work-life balance as a member of an ethical and innovative team of journalists. The right candidate will leave their mark on WyoFile, Wyoming and American democracy.

Fast Facts

Established: 2008.

Employees: 15 and growing.

Growth: Since 2016, WyoFile has more than quadrupled staff, quadrupled revenues and multiplied audience by a factor of 10. We plan to continue growing all facets in 2026.

Circulation: 21k newsletter subscribers and 50 state and regional publications rely on WyoFile reporting.

What You’ll Do

• Produce general assignment reporting that resonates with WyoFile readers.
• Review court filings and law enforcement activity for daily story ideas.
• Cover breaking news events from natural disasters to legal developments.
• Be part of an “all-hands-on-deck” approach to state legislative coverage.
• Contribute to the editorial process. Pitch story ideas and collaborate with editors and other reporters through all stages of story development.
  
  

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• A magazine writer’s sense of narrative, a newspaper reporter’s sense of urgency and a nose for a good story.
• Knowledge of AP style.
• Unimpeachable professional integrity, reliable sense of fairness and dogged commitment to journalism ethics.
• Relentless curiosity, merciless critical thinking, a sharp eye for detail and the ability to synthesize complex information.
• A willingness to ask difficult questions, report uncomfortable truths and dive deep.
• The ability to work multiple developing stories simultaneously.
• Team-centric approach and appreciation for collaboration.
  
  

We’re Especially Interested In Candidates Who

• Have experience reporting on criminal justice and the court system.
• Who speak Spanish.
• Have experience reporting in rural communities.
  
  

We’re committed to building an inclusive newsroom that represents and reflects the people and communities we seek to serve. We especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community and people who are differently abled.

The Details

Start date: ASAP

Salary range: $60-72K, depending on experience

Reports to: Managing editor

Location: Wyoming — Lander, Laramie, Casper, Cheyenne or Jackson preferred, but other Wyoming communities considered. Depending on location, this role could be office-based, home-office-based or a hybrid.

Compensation: WyoFile offers unlimited paid time off, health, dental and vision insurance, a simple IRA with employer match, mental health services, flexible work environment and other benefits.