Events Team Staff Writer
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Staff Writer covering U.S. elections and political news for Ballotpedia, an unbiased civic information nonprofit. Researching, writing, and updating neutral articles and newsletters.
Responsibilities:
- Produce articles with excellent introductions and ledes capturing important elements of elections and political stories
- Build and manage assigned articles according to Ballotpedia’s writing guidelines and quality levels
- Monitor breaking news daily and make timely article updates based on reader value
- Quickly develop new articles in response to news
- Contribute to Ballotpedia’s newsletter products
- Use and generate complex procedure checklist documentation for key tasks
- Keep the managing editor informed about project progress
- Learn and master Ballotpedia’s taxonomy of bias
- Interact professionally, helpfully, and pleasantly with co-workers, customers, and media
- Conduct extensive research using media and political websites, official government sources, and direct person-to-person outreach
- Write about complex political topics in a neutral, clear, and concise manner
Requirements:
- Passion for Ballotpedia’s mission
- Knowledge of the United States political system
- Experience working in databases and spreadsheets
- Experience in writing and/or editing
- Interest in or experience using AI tools to increase productivity
- Superb organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability and desire to work collaboratively with staff across departments
- Comfort seeking and responding to feedback
- Drive for innovation and flexibility
- Ability to identify and solve problems proactively
- Self-awareness and commitment to constant improvement
- Excellent writing, proofreading, and organizational skills
- Familiarity with style guides, including AP Stylebook-based guidelines
- Computer with Internet access
- Authorization to work in the U.S. if hired, verified through E-Verify
- Résumé, cover letter, and neutral writing sample under five pages for application
Benefits:
- Annual benefits stipend equivalent to $8,000, paid in equal increments in each paycheck once benefits eligible
- Full benefits package may include health, vision, and dental insurance
- Retirement accounts
- Unlimited vacation
- Flexible scheduling through BP Flex
- Flexible work environment
- Remote work from home
- New employee training on Ballotpedia’s flexible environment
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