Ballotpedia

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Ballotpedia is the online encyclopedia of American politics and elections. Our goal is to preserve and expand knowledge about politics by providing exceptionally high-quality, accurate, and objective information about local, state, and federal politics and policies. Our content includes neutral, accurate, and verifiable information on government officials and the offices they hold, political issues and public policy, elections, candidates, and the influencers of politics. Headquartered in Middleton, Wisconsin, Ballotpedia was founded in 2006. It has grown to include over 400,000 professionally authored encyclopedic articles that have garnered more than 1 billion page views.

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GIS Analyst Spring 2026 Internship (Paid/Remote)

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United states

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16-10-2025

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External Relations Spring 2026 Internship Program (Paid/Remote)

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United states

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16-10-2025

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Editorial Spring 2026 Internship Program (Paid/Remote)

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**Job Title** Editorial Spring 2026 Internship (Paid, Remote) **Role Summary** Part‑time remote internship (≈10–20 hrs/week) from 12 Jan 2026 to 1 May 2026. Interns join Ballotpedia’s Editorial team to research U.S. elections, policy, legislation, and ballot measures; produce or support neutral encyclopedic articles; learn site coding and the organization’s style guide; and assist with data tracking and volunteer coordination. **Expectations** - Commit to 10–20 hrs weekly for the full internship period. - Work remotely with a reliable computer and internet connection. - Use Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets). - Produce unbiased, fact‑checked content and meet deadlines. - Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and mentorship activities. - Optionally secure academic credit; provide necessary documentation. **Key Responsibilities** - Conduct detailed research on elections, candidates, policies, legislation, and ballot measures. - Write, edit, and support creation of original, neutral encyclopedic articles. - Track news and legislative developments; monitor primary sources. - Process candidate surveys and volunteer applications. - Assist with metrics, reporting, and data collection for editorial projects. - Participate in brainstorming, planning, and editorial meetings with staff. - Learn and apply basic website coding (HTML/CSS) and adhere to Ballotpedia’s style guide and bias‑prevention protocols. **Required Skills** - Strong research, analytical, and written communication abilities. - Ability to write clear, non‑partisan content. - Proficiency with Google Workspace; basic familiarity with HTML/CSS or willingness to learn. - High attention to detail and accuracy. - Effective time‑management and ability to work independently and collaboratively. - Comfortable handling confidential information and source materials. **Required Education & Certifications** - Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program (e.g., Journalism, Political Science, Communications, Public Policy, or related field). - No specific certifications required; academic credit eligibility optional.

United states

Remote

16-10-2025