Policy Staff Writer

🕒 August 25

🇺🇸 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

• Generate content about complex policy topics in a neutral, clear, and concise manner • Research policy coverage areas and become a content expert • Create and edit articles on court cases, laws, executive orders, key terms, influencers, and scholarly work • Identify and curate arguments for and against proposed policy changes • Identify and curate proposed policy reforms • Track news events and breaking developments to keep coverage current • Read scholarly work and incorporate relevant findings into content • Develop compelling story features and strong headlines • Host and lead webinars and draft presentations • Contribute ideas to and draft recurring newsletters • Produce educational outreach opportunities, including Learning Journeys and Learning Expeditions • Proofread content effectively, efficiently, and consistently • Analyze court decisions and track legislation across all 50 states to identify policy trends • Participate in recurring team book clubs • Travel to and attend related events as needed • Interact professionally with donors, stakeholders, media, customers, and external partners • Use procedure checklists, templates, spreadsheets, Google Workspace, Slack, and Asana • Learn and apply Ballotpedia’s taxonomy of bias and Style Guide • Innovate to improve work processes and content quality

🎯 Requirements

• Full-time, 100% remote position • Knowledge of the United States political system • Personal interest in U.S. policy • Professional experience covering federal or state lawmaking is an added benefit • Familiarity with the administrative state, federal rulemaking process, and/or public assistance programs such as SNAP or Medicaid is preferred • Interest in or experience using AI tools to increase productivity • Ability to work collaboratively with staff from multiple departments • Comfort seeking and responding to feedback • Ability to identify and solve problems proactively • Ability to conduct efficient research and seek the best possible sources • Ability to use and master complex tools such as templates and spreadsheets • Computer with Internet access • Some familiarity with Google Workspace, Slack, and Asana is helpful • Résumé, cover letter, and neutral writing sample under five pages required for application • Current address included in résumé or cover letter • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; employment authorization verified through E-Verify

🏖️ Benefits

• Unlimited vacation • Flexible scheduling through BP Flex • $8,000 annual benefits stipend • Benefits stipend may be used for health, vision, and dental insurance • Benefits stipend may be used for retirement accounts • Performance-based bonuses • Remote work environment