Ballot Measures Staff Writer (Remote)

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Requirements:

• Strong passion for and knowledge of U.S. political system and elections.
• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to write concisely and neutrally.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to respond quickly to changes and manage multiple tasks.
• Adeptness in analyzing data and identifying trends.
• Proficient organizational skills and proofreading ability.
• Capacity to view content from diverse perspectives.
• Innovative and flexible mindset, capable of proactive problem-solving.
• Ability to handle critical feedback positively.
• Experience with spreadsheets or databases is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Produce excellent articles about ballot measures according to guidelines and training.
• Track the status of measures for assigned states using state and legislative websites.
• Track and aggregate campaign finance for ballot measure PACs.
• Develop expertise in assigned states regarding the ballot measure process.
• Monitor news for relevant updates and incorporate information into pages and the database.
• Analyze ballot measure data and publish analysis pages.
• Research historical ballot measures information.
• Attend scheduled meetings to update on project progress.
• Contribute to Ballotpedia’s election night coverage and handle breaking news shifts.