Policy Team Intern

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

📋 Description

• Complete the onboarding process similar to that of full-time employees at Ballotpedia.

• Acquire skills to code the Ballotpedia website.

• Familiarize yourself with and adhere to Ballotpedia’s style guide.

• Understand how Ballotpedia identifies and mitigates bias in its materials.

• Collaborate with the Policy Team alongside full-time writers and researchers.

• Investigate and write about policy issues, encompassing essential arguments, reform suggestions, legislation, regulations, case law, and state surveys.

• Support the tracking of news, legislation, and primary sources.

• Execute in-depth research projects.

• Engage in brainstorming sessions and planning meetings with seasoned staff members.

• Assist in metrics and reporting related to data collection.

⛳️ Requirements

• Early-career professionals, including undergraduates, graduates, law students, and recent graduates, are invited to apply.

• Candidates must be located within the United States for the entire duration of the program.

• Authorization to work in the United States for the length of the program is required.

• A well-functioning computer with Internet connectivity is essential.

• Familiarity with Google Applications is beneficial.

• A résumé in PDF format must be submitted.

• A cover letter including contact details for two professional references is required.

• A neutral writing sample, no longer than five pages, should be included in the same file as the cover letter.

• The résumé or cover letter must feature the current address of the applicant.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid experiential learning program.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Leadership training provided.

• Gain meaningful work experience.

• Enjoy remote work flexibility.

• Participate in onboarding experiences akin to full-time Ballotpedia employees.