Staff Openings

States Newsroom is the nation’s largest nonprofit news organization dedicated to state coverage, with reporting from every capital.

States Newsroom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please read more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Open Positions

Application materials and requirements may vary depending on the newsroom and position offered.

September 29, 2025

Reporter, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Join the Indiana Capital Chronicle and give readers hard-hitting government coverage that connects state policy to Hoosiers’ lives.

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September 26, 2025

Senior Reporter, Source New Mexico

Join Source New Mexico, and give readers hard-hitting government coverage that connects state policy to New Mexican’s lives.

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September 26, 2025

Operations Assistant

States Newsroom is seeking a highly organized and efficient Operations Assistant to support the crucial behind-the-scenes operations that make our work possible.

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September 24, 2025

Reporter, South Carolina Daily Gazette

Join the South Carolina Daily Gazette and give readers hard-hitting government coverage that connects state policy to South Carolinians’ lives.

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September 15, 2025

Oklahoma Voice Intern

Interested in working for an exciting nonprofit news outlet focused on Oklahoma’s capital and beyond? Apply to join Oklahoma Voice as our 2026 summer intern.

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August 29, 2025

Development Director

States Newsroom seeks a strategic and collaborative Development Director to strengthen and expand its fundraising program at a pivotal moment in the organization’s growth. With an annual budget of $32 million, States Newsroom is the largest nonprofit news organization in the country, delivering high-quality, nonpartisan reporting through its network of state-based outlets.

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August 22, 2025

Executive Assistant

States Newsroom is seeking a highly organized and efficient Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the CEO and Leadership team.

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August 13, 2025

Audio Reporter, South Dakota Searchlight

Join a pioneering expansion into audio journalism.

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Internships

Internships are available in many of our newsrooms for college and graduate students or equivalent. Opportunities are posted seasonally on our jobs board.

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We are growing fast and always on the lookout for new talent to add to our teams. Introduce yourself so we can stay in touch.