Wyoming beat reporter at Casper Star-Tribune

I'm also a Creglow fan

 

The CST was my first gig, and in some ways, my favorite. Absolutely awesome staff when I was there, tremendous leadership -- David Mayberry was my boss, and a fantastic one -- and opportunities to WRITE. Of course the pay stinks and it's Wyoming -- which for a Southern California guy was a curse, but for those already accustomed to the country, could be a blessing -- but for an ambitious young writer, this is an awesome stop.
The guys from my time ended up at ESPN and running a magazine (and now an SE), and I've moved up (and on, but that's another story).

In short - great gig. Go get it.

 

I'm guessing this postition got filled already?

 

In less than two weeks? That would be shocking. In my limited experience with these things, they never move that quick, unless there was already a great candidate in the loop and the posting was merely a formality. I don't believe that to be the case with this job.

 

The position has not been filled.

 

I'm a New Englander, but this job really interests me. Would I have my work cut out for me by applying from across the country and would the paper help me with housing in some way?

 

Only reason I ask is because I don't see it on the website anymore.

 

Yes, you would have an uphill battle compared to candidates that are closer. No, you would not get help with housing. There isn't a shortage in Laramie.

 

HR took the position down because we had incredible turnout in interest. Had well over 100 applicants.

There is some relocation money but not a tremendous amount.

 

We've made a hire in this position.

I greatly appreciate the huge amount of interest in the position, and there were many qualified applicants. To those who applied and didn't get the job, I wish you the best of luck.

-- Zack Creglow