Oil City News seeking Features Reporter & Photographer

About the role

Oil City News is seeking a talented, visually driven and community-minded Features Reporter & Photographer to capture the vibrant culture, history and people of Wyoming. Based in Casper, you will serve as both a wordsmith and our primary staff photographer.

Responsibilities

• Generate original feature content for our digital-first platforms and weekly print edition.
• Sell, edit, and archive publication-ready photographs for daily news and features.
• Build a network of sources within the local arts, business and historical communities.
• Maintain readiness for rapid-turnaround human-interest stories when unexpected community moments arise.

Requirements

• Proven experience in feature writing and professional-level digital photography.
• Must live in or be willing to relocate to the Casper, Wyoming area.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating narrative depth and photography skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate evening concerts or weekend events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field.
• Experience with digital storytelling and visual journalism.
• Knowledge of local Wyoming culture and history.

Skills

• Excellent written and visual storytelling skills.
• Proficiency in digital photography and photo editing software.
• Strong community engagement and networking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Paid time off: 5 days in year one (accrued); 10 days starting year two.
• Holidays: 10 paid holidays, including New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year’s Eve) with a rotating "floating holiday" system to ensure newsroom coverage.
• Retirement: IRA with employer matching.
• Health/Dental Insurance (subject to 30–90 day waiting period; details available via HR).

Pay

$45-58,000 annually, with a 90-day review to determine eligibility for wage increase.

Schedule

40 hours per week.