Government and Politics Reporter-Casper, WY
 Lee Enterprises Inc | |
 United States, Wyoming, Casper | |
 Aug 02, 2025 | |
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Government and Politics Reporter-Casper, WY The Casper Star-Tribune is Wyoming's only statewide newspaper, and we are seeking a full-time local government/local politics multimedia reporter to join our award-winning team. We are a close-knit newsroom with a collaborative environment. The Star-Tribune offers the opportunity to take a deeper dive into issues and work on larger enterprise pieces -- whether investigative or feature stories. We're looking for a self-starter who can present complex issues in easy-to-follow narrative form, and supplement coverage with local video. The ideal candidate is someone who will find the story behind the story; someone who doesn't wait for meetings or news conferences to get the news. We're looking for a reporter who will dig deeper than meeting coverage and develop sources to stay ahead of developing stories. The position is part of an upbeat, collaborative newsroom and offers the opportunity to produce content for print and online on a wide variety of topics at a paper that values enterprise and watchdog reporting as well as narrative storytelling. The role includes producing photos and short videos for some stories. Local government bodies tackle a variety of issues, including affordable housing, public safety, energy, conservation, business development and zoning laws that impact how the community grows and evolves. Reporting should be centered on the people and how policies affect their everyday lives. Successful candidates will have a journalism degree and experience however; we will consider new graduates who have completed internships or experience at the college newspaper. The ability to report in today's instant digital news environment is critical. The right person will be a self-starter, willing to jump in and find the stories that our readers value. Candidates must have a flexible schedule and be able to work nights and weekends as needed. A valid driver's license and proof of insurance are required. Come live, work and play in the heart of the Mountain West! Casper offers a walkable downtown area with great food, music, art galleries, breweries and more. And, for those inclined to outdoor recreation, Wyoming has it all. Skiing, snowboarding and miles of hiking trails are a 20-minute drive up the mountain. And, being centrally located, Casper is only a few hours from Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Devils Tower and so much more. Why Join Us? Lee Enterprises, Inc. offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities. We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs. Our benefit program includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match. We also offer generous paid time off to allow flexibility to balance personal life and work. This includes paid parental leave for new parents. Lee Enterprises is a major subscription and advertising platform and a leading provider of local news and information, with daily newspapers, rapidly growing digital products and nearly 350 weekly and specialty publications serving 74 markets in 26 states. Year to date, Lee's newspapers have an average daily circulation of 1.0 million, and our legacy websites, including acquisitions, reach more than 34 million digital unique visitors. Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting and retaining a workforce whose diversity reflects the communities we serve. Lee embraces change, and we recognize that we must create and maintain a culture of fervent inclusion. For more information about Lee, check us out at www.lee.net . We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply at https://lee.net/careers/ and search for Casper. Be sure to include a cover letter, resume, and links to clip (or clips) of your work. | |