UPDATED May 5, 2022:
Cowboy State Daily is hiring an energy reporter. Details below.
Energy Reporter (Cheyenne)
Cowboy State Daily, Wyoming’s fastest-growing news organization, is looking for an energy reporter to cover coal, oil, natural gas, trona, nuclear, wind, solar, and related topics and industries in Wyoming.
This is one of Cowboy State Daily’s most important beats as changes in the energy industry have had and will continue to have an enormous impact on Wyoming’s economy.
The successful candidate will ideally have experience in covering energy issues and related topics — including government regulations — or have the proven ability to quickly adapt to new coverage subjects.
The candidate should have the experience and/or the drive to understand energy policy and the dynamics of the various markets and industry trends, as well as how policy is made and influenced by people such as government and industry officials and lobbyists for special interest groups.
The ideal candidate will embrace metrics and social media and possess a strong understanding of digital media.
Roles and Responsibilities
The reporter will have the ability to write breaking news and in-depth articles. In addition, the reporter will author a weekly newsletter focused on Wyoming energy.Travel is required.
Compensation
Salary is commensurate with experience. Full benefits are included.
Equal Opportunity
It is Cowboy State Daily’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age or any other characteristic protected by local laws and regulations.
About Cowboy State Daily
Cowboy State Daily is a statewide news organization which covers all of Wyoming. It has rapidly become one of the most influential news entities in the state with the fastest growing online presence. Its newsroom boasts the most direct Wyoming journalism experience in the state. As a result of our new ownership, we will have soon assemble the most talented and comprehensive group of reporters and editors in the state.
Location
This is a full-time role based in our Cheyenne newsroom.
If interested, please send resume to: news@cowboystatedaily.com.