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.

October 23, 2025

Reporter, Washington State Standard

Join the Washington State Standard and give readers hard-hitting government coverage that connects state policy to readers’ lives.

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October 17, 2025

Editor, Arkansas Advocate

Join States Newsroom as Editor of Arkansas Advocate, an award-winning site for nonpartisan reporting on state government, policy and politics.

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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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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.