Remote Local Elections Researcher & Data Specialist

Ballotpedia; United States; Remote; USD 43,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BP Flex benefits stipend

Unlimited vacation

Job summary

Ballotpedia is seeking a full-time, 100% remote Local Expansion Staff Researcher reporting to the Local Expansion Managing Editor. The role involves researching and outreaching to gather official election documents, ingesting data into Ballotpedia’s database, and supporting accurate local coverage down to the smallest jurisdictions.

Ideal candidates are strong researchers with attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to follow guidelines.

Qualifications

• Strong research skills and the ability to follow general guidelines to locate sources and record information concisely.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to understand complex processes and follow instructions across many iterations.
• Ability to summarize complex concepts and diverse sources clearly and accurately.
• Strong organizational skills and methodical data handling for large volumes of sources.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills to coordinate with a team.

Responsibilities

• Research reliable election information sources and gather official election documents for local contests.
• Ingest data into Ballotpedia’s database using automated tools and manual review.
• Monitor changes to election schedules to ensure up-to-date information for local elections.
• Maintain and improve databases of sources and research processes for consistent coverage.
• Data review and cleanup to ensure accuracy per Ballotpedia’s standards.
• Support broader elections coverage and outreach activities as needed.

Skills

Research skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Google Chrome

Google Docs

Google Sheets

AI tools

Job description

Ballotpedia is seeking a full-time, 100% remote Local Expansion Staff Researcher reporting to the Local Expansion Managing Editor. The role involves researching and outreaching to gather official election documents, ingesting data into Ballotpedia’s database, and supporting accurate local coverage down to the smallest jurisdictions.

Ideal candidates are strong researchers with attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to follow guidelines.