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:
- Copy edit WyoFile stories, columns, partner articles and republications
- Manage and execute all aspects of daily newsroom story production, publication, promotion and distribution including:
- Laying out stories and newsletters while helping to develop additional newsletter products
- Coordinating multiple reporters and editors through simultaneous, multi-step production processes to maximize efficiency and minimize bottlenecks (i.e. keep the trains running on time)
- Help refine and continually improve WyoFile’s systems
- Assist with social media posts.
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:
- Strong command of AP Style and English grammar
- Exceptional organization, relentless attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple competing demands on deadline
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A talent and affinity for consumer-centric design
- A positive attitude and assertive demeanor
- Curiosity and a drive to teach yourself new skills
- The ability to anticipate the needs of the newsroom
- Familiarity with graphic design, photography and data visualization is a plus
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: January 2026
Salary range: $65-75K, depending on experience
Reports to: Managing editor
Location: Wyoming preferred, but remote candidates with prior Equality State experience will be 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.
To apply, please use this Google form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoMXwl2onqO4Y9Oqq3TIDH94V7FWS4jLjHDCMd57Eme1s_5A/viewform) to upload a resume and cover letter and to answer some questions so we can better get to know you.
