Write for Wyoming Star
We’re always looking for sharp, original journalism that treats readers like adults and doesn’t talk down to them. If that sounds like you, read on.
About Us
The Wyoming Star is a US outlet covering not only Wyoming but the bigger forces shaping life here and across the country: US politics, global power struggles, the economy, energy, social change and sport as culture, business and soft power.
We’re interested in stories that show how decisions in Washington, Wall Street, Brussels, Moscow, Beijing or Caracas eventually land in people’s lives in Cheyenne, Casper, Laramie, and everywhere else.
Freelance Reporting
We consider pitches and finished pieces that are:
- Deeply reported, grounded in documents, data and real people
- Clear about what’s new, surprising or under-covered
- Analytical, not just descriptive
Core areas include(but aren’t limited to)
US politics and policy (Congress, the White House, state-level fights with national implications)
Global politics and conflict (China, Middle East, Latin America, Ukraine, Russia, etc.)
Economy and business (sanctions, energy, trade, labour, tech, inflation, inequality)
Wyoming and Mountain West issues with broader resonance (energy, water, land use, rural life, migration)
Justice, corruption and accountability (from city halls to global institutions)
Sport as politics, money and identity (geopolitics around the World Cup, Olympics, leagues, ownership battles, etc.)
Strong narrative or profile pieces that illuminate a bigger political, economic or cultural story
What we’re not excited about
- Routine breaking news hits anyone can get from a wire
- Generic “hot takes” repeating the same arguments everyone has already made
- Travel pieces, lifestyle features or celebrity fluff
*If applying for an editorial or full-time role, include two references to [email protected] with “Career Application” in the subject line
How to Pitch
- What happened / what’s the story?
- Why now?
- Why you? (access, expertise, docs, data, sources)
- Rough word count and timeline
Send pitches to [email protected]
Opinion and Commentary
We run op-eds and commentary that actually move the conversation, not just shout into it.
We welcome pieces from:
- Journalists, academics, analysts, lawyers, economists, former officials
- People with lived experience directly affected by the issue they’re writing about
Length: generally 700–1,000 words. Shorter, laser-focused pieces can work too.
What we want in commentary
- A clear argument that a smart, non-specialist reader can follow
- Strong connection to current events (US, Wyoming, or global)
- Fresh angles on US foreign policy, sanctions, migration, courts, democracy, elections, media, culture wars, sport and politics, etc.
- Willingness to back claims with evidence (link to data, reports, court documents, speeches, etc.)
- Civil tone: sharp is fine, dehumanising is not
- Pieces that connect global crises (wars, coups, sanctions, climate, energy shocks) to daily life in the US;
- Arguments that cut through partisan talking points, not just repeat them.
What We Don’t Publish
Personal attacks, racism, misogyny, homophobia, or any other bigotry
Conspiracy theories or easily debunked claims
Campaign pieces explicitly endorsing, attacking specific candidates or partiest
Op-eds that are essentially press releases for a person, company or organization
Editing and Fact-Checking
- An editor will work with you to tighten structure, challenge weak claims and clarify arguments;
- We may query facts and ask for sources; be prepared to provide them;
- We will suggest headlines and standfirsts; final copy is published only after you’ve approved all substantive edits.
We do not pay for unsolicited opinion pieces at this time, but we treat them seriously and edit them with care.
Submission Details
Email: [email protected]
Subject line: “Commentary: [proposed headline]”
Include:
- Your full name;
- One or two-sentence bio (include city/region and relevant affiliations);
- Disclosure of any relevant financial/political ties to the topic.
Basic formatting:
- Single-spaced text, no double spaces after periods;
- No fancy layout needed; a clean Google Doc link is ideal, but .docx or pasted text in the email body works too
If We Don't Run Your Piece
Sometimes we’re overloaded. Sometimes we’re chasing a specific angle. Sometimes a topic just isn’t the right fit that week. A rejection doesn’t mean your work is bad or you shouldn’t try again.
If your mind is sharp, your reporting is solid, and you’re willing to argue in good faith, the door is open.
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