WeVote ยท 3 months ago
About UsNewsletter Writer/Content Developer
WeVote is a nonpartisan nonprofit technology startup building the next generation of voting tech, and they are seeking a Newsletter Writer / Content Developer for a volunteer position. The role involves writing engaging content for newsletters and articles that inform and mobilize voters, while collaborating with a team to enhance civic engagement.
AssociationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Write for one or both of our newsletters: one is internal for WeVote volunteers, and the other is an external newsletter reaching voters nationwide
Cover a wide range of topics, creating news articles for the WeVote Blog. Recent stories we've published have been about voting laws, election security, voting access, Generation Z trends, and the U.S. Supreme Court taking up a legal challenge to a mail-in voting deadline in Illinois
Help voters make informed decisions through straightforward, informational reporting
Pitch story ideas and work on editor assignments
Research and interview sources for volunteer profiles, event coverage, and election-related news
Collaborate with editors and team members (includes weekly Tuesday meetings, ~1 hour)
Receive bylines and clips for your portfolio
Qualification
Required
Current journalism students or recent graduates seeking portfolio-building opportunities
Freelance journalists interested in civic engagement and voting rights coverage
Strong writing and editing skills with journalism clips to share
Experience with WordPress
Preferred
Bonus: background covering politics, civic issues, or nonprofit work