Wyoming Public Media Reporter

Wyoming Public Media is a statewide broadcaster that serves all of Wyoming. WPM is Wyoming’s NPR affiliate. The news department has 10 full-time personnel, including the news director, managing editor, reporters for tribal/rural, energy/natural resources, state government, state roving, and podcast areas. WPM is a founding member of the Mountain West News Bureau/NPR regional network. The news department is an award-winning department with several regional Murrows to its credit.

Open Position

Location: Laramie, Wyoming

Beat: Environmental Reporting in Wyoming

Position:

Preserving the environment is a key concern in Wyoming. This demands coverage of wildlife, land conservation, land use, preservation of major national parks including Yellowstone,/Teton National Park -- both leading Parks in America. The environment is also a major contributor to the state's primary economic driver-- tourism. Wyoming's environment is challenged by national energy initiatives and legislative mandates. This position's goal is to keep the environment at the forefront of these challenges. The position is part of a partnership with High Country News Western Environmental Collaborative (WERC).

Salary and Benefits: $47,000 - $55,000

The reporter will receive full University of Wyoming benefits, including health insurance, vacation, sick days. Wyoming Public Media will provide a laptop and recording equipment as needed.

Moving Stipend: Yes. Moving expenses determined by salary and originating location.

Skills: Radio / Podcast, TV / Video, Writing, Photography, Data

This position is sponsored in part by Report for America, a national service program that places early career and experienced journalists in local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues and communities. Report for America is an initiative of Report Local, a nonprofit journalism organization dedicated to strengthening local journalism across the U.S. and around the world.