Editorial, Communications Internship Program

Ballotpedia

. Complete onboarding similar to full-time Ballotpedia employees .

Posted 11/6/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesEntry Level💰 $15 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong writing and research skills, with the ability to create original content and analyze various topics related to elections and legislation. Familiarity with social media strategies and tools is essential for effective communication and promotional activities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Research SkillsWriting SkillsSocial Media ManagementData Collection and ReportingFamiliarity with Google Applications

ATS Keywords

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Content CreationSEO TaggingVideo Script WritingData AnalysisLegislation Tracking

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationCritical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Google ApplicationsSocial Media PlatformsEmail Marketing Tools

Industry Keywords

ElectionsPolicy TopicsBallot MeasuresEncyclopedic ArticlesInfluencer Relations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complete onboarding similar to full-time Ballotpedia employees
Learn to code the Ballotpedia website and follow Ballotpedia’s style guide
Learn practices for preventing and detecting bias in resources
Join the Communications, Editorial, External Relations, or Tech teams and work alongside full-time staff
Research elections, candidates, policy topics, legislation, ballot measures, and other subjects
Support creation of original encyclopedic articles
Assist with news, legislation, and primary-source tracking
Process candidate surveys and volunteer applications
Participate in research projects, brainstorming sessions, planning meetings, and volunteer program activities
Assist with metrics and reporting on data collection
Support social media posts, graphics, email products, newsletters, campaigns, presentations, infographics, and reports
Respond to external communications and monitor media mentions
Participate in promotional planning and influencer-relations activities
Analyze potential social media channels
Assist with video script writing, video image sourcing, SEO tagging, and marketing/promotional content

Requirements

What you’ll need

Part-time internship from January 11, 2027 through May 7, 2027
Availability for approximately 10–20 hours per week
Well-functioning computer with Internet access
Some familiarity with Google Applications, including Gmail, Google Calendar, and Drive, helpful
Résumé, cover letter stating Editorial or Communications preference and including contact information for two professional references
Neutral writing sample under five pages
Résumé or cover letter must include current address
If hired, must be authorized to work in the U.S.; Ballotpedia participates in E-Verify
Writing sample and application materials must be provided in PDF format

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid internship
Ballotpedia will facilitate academic credit for the internship if available
Remote work
Internship onboarding and training similar to full-time employees
Mentorship and collaboration with full-time staff
Professional development through research, writing, coding, bias-prevention, and project experience