Events Team Staff Writer
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BallotpediaPolitical Media
United StatesFull-TimeMiddle
Salary$42,500-$44,000
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Requirements
- Demonstrated passion for Ballotpedia’s mission
- Knowledge of the United States political system
- Experience working in databases and with spreadsheets
- Experience in writing and/or editing
- Interest in or experience using AI tools to increase productivity
- Superb organizational skills and a focus on detail
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff from multiple departments
- Comfort seeking and responding to feedback
- Drive for innovation, flexibility, and proactive problem solving
- Self-awareness and a drive toward constant improvement
- Access to a computer with Internet access
Responsibilities
- Produce articles with excellent introductions and ledes that capture important elements of elections and political stories.
- 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.
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