New Mexico Political Reporter & Audience Builder

Courier Newsroom; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Courier Newsroom in the United States is seeking a senior political reporter and content creator focused on New Mexico. You will lead coverage that informs without sacrificing clarity and accessibility.

You will break news on politics, own an audience-focused newsletter and social presence, and experiment with storytelling formats to engage underserved communities. On-camera comfort and a talent for building sources are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of political reporting or content creation.
• Deep understanding of New Mexico's political landscape.
• Comfort on camera and building audiences from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Lead political coverage in New Mexico, producing sharp and accessible journalism.
• Own and grow an audience-focused newsletter and social presence.
• Experiment with storytelling formats to engage underserved audiences.
• Break news on politics, legislation, elections, and policy impacts.
• Build a network of sources including lawmakers and community leaders.
• Create short-form video content and collaborate with social teams.

Skills

Political reporting

Audience development

On-camera presence

Source networking

Video content creation

Tools

Video editing

Social media management

Job description

Courier Newsroom in the United States is seeking a senior political reporter and content creator focused on New Mexico. You will lead coverage that informs without sacrificing clarity and accessibility.

You will break news on politics, own an audience-focused newsletter and social presence, and experiment with storytelling formats to engage underserved communities. On-camera comfort and a talent for building sources are essential.