Colorado Sun Seeks Experienced Politics Reporter for Midterm Election Coverage

Four-month contract position based in Denver to cover pivotal state races and policy issues

Apr. 10, 2026 at 7:22pm

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The Colorado Sun, an award-winning news outlet based in Denver, is seeking an experienced, mission-driven reporter to help cover the 2026 midterm election season and the changing world of politics and policy in Colorado. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of professional newsroom experience, a proven track record of breaking stories, and the ability to report thoroughly and write well on complex political issues for a diverse readership.

Why it matters

Colorado is a politically diverse and nationally important state, and the Sun is looking to bolster its accountability reporting during the critical midterm election season. This temporary position will play a key role in ensuring the Sun's readers have access to in-depth, nonpartisan coverage of the state's pivotal races and policy debates.

The details

The reporter will be based in the Denver area from June 15 to October 15 and will be expected to travel across Colorado to talk to local officials and voters. They will be responsible for writing about political trends, policies, and the mood of the electorate, while also covering the pivotal midterm races. The reporter should have a nose for politics, the ability to find the policy stories that matter to Coloradans, and the skills to tell those stories in an objective, nonpartisan manner.

  • The job posting will remain open until filled.
  • The reporter will be based in the Denver area from June 15 to October 15, 2026.

The players

The Colorado Sun

An award-winning news outlet based in Denver that strives to cover all of Colorado so that the state and its community can better understand itself. The Colorado Sun is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

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The takeaway

This temporary politics reporter position at the Colorado Sun is a unique opportunity for an experienced journalist to play a key role in shaping the narrative around Colorado's pivotal midterm elections and policy debates. The successful candidate will have the chance to showcase their skills in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial newsroom environment and contribute to the Sun's mission of providing in-depth, nonpartisan coverage to readers across the state.