Ballotpedia Benefits Overview

Research and monitor political news, government sources, candidates, officeholders, and elections. Update Ballotpedia articles and databases, verify data accuracy, conduct jurisdictional research, write and proofread neutral content, maintain tracking spreadsheets, and collaborate across teams. The role requires strong political knowledge, organization, communication, project management, attention to detail, and flexibility for occasional evening and weekend work.

Conducts research and outreach to collect official local election documents, processes election and candidate data, and maintains Ballotpedia’s database. Monitors election schedules, audits and cleans data, interprets election materials, researches election laws, and improves workflows and local election coverage. The role requires careful, organized, neutral research, collaboration, concise communication, and effective use of online productivity tools in a fully remote environment.

Research and write clear, neutral articles about U.S. election policy and administration. Monitor breaking news, update existing coverage, develop new articles, contribute to election legislation tracking and newsletters, and maintain accurate, well-organized documentation. The role requires extensive research using legal, governmental, political, and media sources, collaboration with editors and colleagues, professional outreach, and adherence to Ballotpedia’s writing and neutrality standards.