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Ballotpedia

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Education • Media • Government

Ballotpedia is a comprehensive online resource that provides detailed information on American politics and elections. It offers an extensive range of content, including information on elections, candidates, and various ballot measures, primarily focusing on state and federal government levels. Ballotpedia is widely recognized for delivering unbiased and accurate election-related information, making it a trusted resource for voters seeking to educate themselves about political processes. The platform also provides insights into public policy and government structures, aiming to inform and engage American voters.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2006

📚 Education

📱 Media

🏛️ Government

📋 Description

• conduct original research and analysis on topics relevant to election policy • develop 50-state knowledge of election administration policies and procedures, including recent history of changes to these policies, and ongoing debates or litigation in specific states, circuits, or groups of states (e.g., Republican trifectas) • internalize the election administration issues covered across Ballotpedia to understand when a news event implicates an update to on-site articles • identify opportunities to expand Ballotpedia’s coverage of election policy topics, including through new articles and analysis opportunities • build and manage assigned articles in line with Ballotpedia's writing guidelines and expected quality levels • monitor breaking news daily and make timely updates to articles based on judgment about what updates will most satisfy readers • respond to news by quickly developing new articles as needed • contribute to the publication of Ballotpedia's newsletter products • use and generate complex procedure checklist documentation to perform key tasks • ensure that your team's managing editor is aware of project progress • learn and master Ballotpedia’s taxonomy of bias • interact with co-workers, customers, and the media in a professional, helpful, and pleasant manner

🎯 Requirements

• demonstrated passion for Ballotpedia’s mission • knowledge of the United States political system • personal interest in U.S. election policy, with professional experience in covering election policy an added benefit • professional or academic writing or legislative research experience • experience using spreadsheets to manage large quantities of data • superb organizational skills and a focus on detail • desire to work collaboratively with Ballotpedia staff from multiple departments • comfort seeking and responding to feedback • drive for innovation and flexibility, and an ability to identify and solve problems proactively • self-awareness and a drive toward constant improvement • interest in or experience using AI tools to increase productivity

🏖️ Benefits

• annual benefits stipend equivalent to $8,000 that may be used to pay for a benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance • unlimited vacation • flexibility in scheduling