Law Team Staff Writer

🔥 9 hours ago

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $42.5k - $44k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

📰 Journalist

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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

• Conduct original research and analysis on election policy topics • Develop 50-state knowledge of election administration policies and procedures, including policy changes, debates, and litigation • Understand when news events require updates to Ballotpedia articles • Identify opportunities for new election policy articles and analysis • Build and manage assigned articles according to writing guidelines and quality standards • Contribute to Ballotpedia’s Election Policy Legislation Tracker • Monitor breaking news daily and update articles in a timely manner • Develop new articles in response to news • Contribute to Ballotpedia newsletter products • Use and generate complex procedure checklist documentation • Keep the managing editor informed of project progress • Learn and apply Ballotpedia’s taxonomy of bias • Interact professionally with co-workers, customers, and media • Write neutrally, clearly, concisely, accurately, and completely about complex topics

🎯 Requirements

• Passion for Ballotpedia’s mission • Knowledge of the United States political system • Personal interest in U.S. election policy • Professional or academic writing or legislative research experience • Experience using spreadsheets to manage large quantities of data • Superb organizational skills and attention to detail • Ability and desire to work collaboratively with staff from multiple departments • Comfort seeking and responding to feedback • Drive for innovation and flexibility • Ability to identify and solve problems proactively • Self-awareness and drive toward constant improvement • Interest in or experience using AI tools to increase productivity • Ability to work remotely from a home location • Computer with Internet access • Familiarity with Google Suite, Slack, and Asana helpful • Must be authorized to work in the United States, as verified through E-Verify • Application requires résumé, cover letter, and neutral writing sample under five pages • Current address must be included in résumé or cover letter

🏖️ Benefits

• Annual benefits stipend equivalent to $8,000, paid in equal increments in each paycheck once benefits eligible • Benefits stipend may be used for a full benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement accounts; and more • Flexible work environment (BP Flex) • Unlimited vacation • Flexible scheduling • Remote work from home • New employee training on Ballotpedia’s flexible environment