About the role#
WeVote is looking for a volunteer Newsletter Writer and Content Developer to help strengthen American democracy. This remote role is for individuals who want to use their writing skills to share news, goals, and updates for our voter activation nonprofit. You will contribute to our mission by creating content that informs voters and highlights our volunteer community.
What you'll do#
- Write for the internal volunteer newsletter or our external newsletter for voters.
- Create articles for the WeVote blog on topics such as voting laws, election security, and voting access.
- Help voters make informed decisions through straightforward, informational reporting.
- Pitch your own story ideas and complete assignments from editors.
- Research and interview sources for volunteer profiles, event coverage, and election news.
- Collaborate with the team, including participation in weekly Tuesday meetings.
- Receive bylines and clips to build your professional portfolio.
What you'll need#
- Current journalism student or recent graduate looking to build a portfolio.
- Freelance journalist interested in civic engagement and voting rights.
- Strong writing and editing skills, with clips to share.
- Experience working with WordPress.
- Background covering politics, civic issues, or nonprofit work is a bonus.
Location & details#
- This is a remote, unpaid volunteer position based in the United States.
- The role requires approximately 2 to 3 hours per week.
- This is a rolling opportunity.
About WeVote
WeVote is a nonprofit organization based in Oakland, California. Founded in 2014, the group develops open-source technology for voter education. It provides a digital platform that allows users to create and share personalized voter guides. The organization focuses on civic engagement and aims to clarify ballot initiatives for the public.
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