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BallotpediaEditorial or Communications Spring 2027 Internship Program (Paid/Remote)
Ballotpedia seeks interns for its Editorial or Communications Spring 2027 Internship Program. This remote, part-time opportunity runs from January 11, 2027, through May 7, 2027, requiring…
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Ballotpedia seeks interns for its Editorial or Communications Spring 2027 Internship Program. This remote, part-time opportunity runs from January 11, 2027, through May 7, 2027, requiring a commitment of 10 to 20 hours per week depending on availability. Participants undergo an onboarding experience parallel to full-time staff, learning about website coding, style guidelines, and bias prevention before joining either the Editorial, Communications, External Relations, or Tech teams. The organization itself…
Job Description
Ballotpedia seeks interns for its Editorial or Communications Spring 2027 Internship Program. This remote, part-time opportunity runs from January 11, 2027, through May 7, 2027, requiring a commitment of 10 to 20 hours per week depending on availability. Participants undergo an onboarding experience parallel to full-time staff, learning about website coding, style guidelines, and bias prevention before joining either the Editorial, Communications, External Relations, or Tech teams.
The organization itself operates as a mission-driven entity focused on delivering objective, neutral, and precise data regarding American politics, elections, and public policy to bridge the information gap for voters. Depending on team placement, interns handle tasks ranging from legislative and news tracking, candidate survey processing, and encyclopedic article creation to social media management, email campaign support, video script writing, and metrics analysis.
This position suits individuals seeking practical experience in political research, civic engagement, journalism, or digital media within a collaborative environment. Candidates must possess a reliable computer with internet access and familiarity with Google Applications. Academic credit can be accommodated for participants who are eligible.
Responsibilities
- Research elections, candidates, policy topics, legislation, and ballot measures
- Draft original encyclopedic articles and support news, legislative, and primary source tracking
- Process candidate surveys, volunteer applications, and data collection metrics
- Create social media posts, graphics, and email products including newsletters
- Monitor media mentions, track digital engagement, and help build presentations or reports
- Assist with video script writing, image sourcing, and search engine optimization tagging
Requirements
- Submit a résumé and a cover letter containing an area preference and contact details for two professional references
- Include a neutral writing sample of under five pages combined within the cover letter file
- Provide a current address within the resume or cover letter
- Maintain a functional computer with internet access
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Benefits
- Hourly pay at $15.00 or the local minimum wage if higher
- Option to secure academic credit for the internship period
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Is the Editorial or Communications Spring 2027 Internship Program remote?
Yes, this is a remote internship position since all staff members operate remotely.
What is the compensation for this internship?
Interns are paid $15.00 per hour, or the applicable local minimum wage if it exceeds that rate.
What are the start and end dates for the spring 2027 program?
The internship runs from Monday, January 11, 2027, through Friday, May 7, 2027.
How many hours per week do interns work?
Participants work roughly 10 to 20 hours per week based on their personal availability.
How do I apply for this position?
Applicants must complete the online form and submit a PDF containing a résumé, a cover letter with an area preference and two professional references, a neutral writing sample under five pages, and a current address.
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