Policy Staff Writer (Remote)

The Position

Ballotpedia seeks a full-time, 100% remote Staff Writer to join our Policy Team. Ballotpedia’s Policy Team researches, curates, and neutrally presents the basic facts, key terms, and core arguments surrounding many important public policy debates in America. As a Policy Staff Writer, you will be part of a team helping Ballotpedia focus on becoming a complete Encyclopedia of American Politics. As we seek to expand our coverage of various public policy verticals and close the political information gap, you will strive to understand and help our readers understand the true nature of complex policy debates. This may include building indices of key arguments for an issue on all sides of the political spectrum; participating in large, 50-state research projects on policy areas in question; or maintaining and improving existing Ballotpedia coverage. 

Applicants should know that the day-to-day work is generally balanced between writing and research. In this role, you will write encyclopedic pages and promotional content to break down complex policy terms, court cases, arguments, reform proposals, and other concepts for the average reader. You will also research, compile, and present information in various formats, including spreadsheets and databases.

To succeed at Ballotpedia, you must be self-aware and personally invested in constant improvement. You must have a passion for creating a delightful experience for Ballotpedia’s re