Energy Reporter

Cowboy State Daily, Wyoming’s largest news organization, is searching for a reporter to cover energy in a state at the bullseye of the national energy debate.

How the state’s legacy coal, oil, natural gas, uranium and trona industries adapt as the national and global energy perspective shifts to wind, solar and other green technologies matters to Wyoming residents and impacts every sector of the economy.

Cowboy State Daily is searching for a seasoned reporter who can accurately report down the middle with perspectives and sources from all sides of energy issues.

You will be paid well with excellent benefits and an enviable bonus package. Salary range begins at $55,000 but we pay for experience. Bonus structure can also bring salary far beyond that.

The successful candidate will be experienced reporting on energy in the West and cultivate credible sources. You turn around clean copy in real time, work well under pressure and enjoy traveling around the state.

Most importantly, you will tell the stories of real people to communicate the honest emotion and stories behind the headlines.

We’re a bunch of talented, experienced journalists who thought Wyoming was being underserved, and we knew we could do it better. We’re passionate about telling Wyoming’s stories and have a blast doing it.

A local businessperson bought our organization 18 months ago, and our readership has soared. We’re the most-read news organization in the state and continue to grow.

We will never be acquired by a hedge fund. We will never be part of a chain.

You will:

Stay on top of the news in your beat; know how to sniff it out
Develop trustworthy sources in your area
Produce consistent, high-quality copy and know how to meet deadlines
Work with others. We have reporters all over the state, and we all help each other out
Come to daily budget meetings loaded with story ideas
Take photos and video, on occasion

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree
3+ years of journalism experience
Outgoing, great communicator
Ability to work independently
Must possess excellent writing skills and knowledge of AP style
A keen sense of humor (or at least try)

Benefits:

Best health care plan in the state. Nothing comes out of your pocket
401k with up to 4% match
Three weeks of vacation
$100 monthly cellphone reimbursement
Monthly bonus plan

To apply, send cover letter, resume, salary history and your three best clips to news@cowboystatedaily.com.