Editorial, Communications Internship Program

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $15 / hour

⏱ Part Time

⚪️ Entry-level

🗣️ Communications

🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required

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Ballotpedia

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2006

📚 Education

📱 Media

🏛️ Government

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.

📋 Description

• Complete onboarding similar to full-time Ballotpedia employees • Learn to code the Ballotpedia website and follow Ballotpedia’s style guide • Learn practices for preventing and detecting bias in resources • Join the Communications, Editorial, External Relations, or Tech teams and work alongside full-time staff • Research elections, candidates, policy topics, legislation, ballot measures, and other subjects • Support creation of original encyclopedic articles • Assist with news, legislation, and primary-source tracking • Process candidate surveys and volunteer applications • Participate in research projects, brainstorming sessions, planning meetings, and volunteer program activities • Assist with metrics and reporting on data collection • Support social media posts, graphics, email products, newsletters, campaigns, presentations, infographics, and reports • Respond to external communications and monitor media mentions • Participate in promotional planning and influencer-relations activities • Analyze potential social media channels • Assist with video script writing, video image sourcing, SEO tagging, and marketing/promotional content

🎯 Requirements

• Part-time internship from January 11, 2027 through May 7, 2027 • Availability for approximately 10–20 hours per week • Well-functioning computer with Internet access • Some familiarity with Google Applications, including Gmail, Google Calendar, and Drive, helpful • Résumé, cover letter stating Editorial or Communications preference and including contact information for two professional references • Neutral writing sample under five pages • Résumé or cover letter must include current address • If hired, must be authorized to work in the U.S.; Ballotpedia participates in E-Verify • Writing sample and application materials must be provided in PDF format

🏖️ Benefits

• Paid internship • Ballotpedia will facilitate academic credit for the internship if available • Remote work • Internship onboarding and training similar to full-time employees • Mentorship and collaboration with full-time staff • Professional development through research, writing, coding, bias-prevention, and project experience

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