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.

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

Reporter, Utah News Dispatch

Join the Utah News Dispatch and give readers hard-hitting government coverage that connects state policy to the people who live it.

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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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May 30, 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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Internships

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

Capital Reporting Fellowships

Want to level up your political journalism game? This summer program places students and early-career journalists with our affiliate newsrooms across the country. Applications open in the fall and will be posted on our jobs board.

Join Our Candidate Pool

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.