About the role#
WeVote is seeking a volunteer Writer/Content Developer to help strengthen American democracy. This remote role is for individuals who want to use their existing skills to share news, goals, and wins for our all-volunteer voter activation nonprofit. You will contribute to our mission by drafting content that helps voters make informed decisions. This position requires approximately 2 to 3 hours per week and is ideal for journalism students building portfolios or freelance journalists.
What you'll do#
- Write election and voter-related news for our blog.
- Cover WeVote volunteers and share their stories.
- Pitch story ideas and work on editor assignments.
- Research and interview sources for volunteer profiles, event coverage, and election news.
- Collaborate with editors and team members, including participation in weekly Tuesday meetings.
- Receive bylines and clips for your portfolio.
What you'll need#
- Status as a current journalism student or recent graduate seeking portfolio-building opportunities.
- Interest as a freelance journalist in civic engagement and voting rights coverage.
- Strong writing and editing skills.
- Journalism clips to share.
- Experience with WordPress.
- Background covering politics, civic issues, or nonprofit work is a bonus.
Location & details#
- This is a remote, volunteer position based in the United States.
- The role operates on a rolling basis.
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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