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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.

Leads and scales Ballotpedia’s remote Operations Department, overseeing HR, talent management, finance, budgeting, payroll, compliance, legal risk, administration, and team development. The role develops financial models and reports, manages organizational systems, supports regulatory compliance, coordinates legal matters, and partners with leadership to improve operational effectiveness and financial health.

Researches and writes neutral, accessible content about U.S. public policy, court cases, legislation, executive orders, and reform proposals. Tracks policy developments and news across all 50 states, curates arguments and sources, edits and proofreads articles, and develops newsletters, webinars, presentations, and educational outreach materials. The role also uses spreadsheets and databases, collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, responds to feedback, and travels to related events as needed.

Leads paid and internal policy research projects from scoping through delivery, managing timelines, contractors, cross-functional contributors, quality, and client expectations. Develops prospective client pipelines through research, outreach, business development, and Salesforce tracking. Builds client relationships, scopes engagements, translates complex findings into deliverables, and supports revenue generation and organizational priorities.

This is a standing posting for potential job openings at Ballotpedia, focusing on various roles mainly in editorial and operations. Applicants can submit their resumes and cover letters for future consideration.

Write and maintain neutral, well-researched articles on elections and political stories; monitor breaking news and update content; contribute to newsletters; use checklists and collaborate with editors and cross-functional staff.