Editorial, Communications Internship Program

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Engage in an onboarding process akin to that of full-time Ballotpedia employees.

• Acquire skills to code the Ballotpedia website while adhering to the organization’s style guide.

• Understand methods for identifying and mitigating bias in various resources.

• Collaborate with the Communications, Editorial, External Relations, or Tech teams alongside full-time personnel.

• Conduct research on elections, candidates, policy matters, legislation, ballot propositions, and additional relevant topics.

• Contribute to the development of original encyclopedic content.

• Assist in tracking news, legislation, and primary sources.

• Manage candidate surveys and volunteer application processes.

• Engage in research initiatives, brainstorming sessions, planning meetings, and volunteer program activities.

• Aid in metrics and reporting related to data collection.

• Support the creation of social media posts, graphics, email communications, newsletters, campaigns, presentations, infographics, and reports.

• Handle external communications and keep track of media mentions.

• Take part in promotional planning and activities involving influencer relations.

• Evaluate potential social media platforms.

• Assist with drafting video scripts, sourcing video images, SEO tagging, and developing marketing and promotional materials.

⛳️ Requirements

• Part-time internship opportunity from January 11, 2027, to May 7, 2027.

• Must be available for approximately 10–20 hours each week.

• A well-functioning computer with Internet access is necessary.

• Familiarity with Google Applications like Gmail, Google Calendar, and Drive is advantageous.

• Submission of a résumé and a cover letter indicating preference for Editorial or Communications, including contact information for two professional references.

• A neutral writing sample of no more than five pages is required.

• Résumé or cover letter must list a current address.

• If selected, candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.; Ballotpedia participates in E-Verify.

• Application materials, including the writing sample, must be submitted in PDF format.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid internship opportunity.

• Ballotpedia can assist in securing academic credit for the internship if applicable.

• Flexible remote work arrangements.

• Internship onboarding and training comparable to that of full-time employees.

• Mentorship and collaboration opportunities with full-time staff.

• Professional development through experiences in research, writing, coding, bias prevention, and project management.