Content Analyst Intern

USAFacts • Bellevue, WA

14h • Hybrid

About The Position

USAFacts is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that turns government data into clear, unbiased information about government spending and outcomes. The Content Analyst Intern will work with the content team to help make complex public data accessible and understandable through accurate, engaging stories and products.

This paid, full-time summer internship involves creating, editing, and publishing data-driven articles, social media posts, infographics, videos, and other multimedia content. The intern will gain hands-on experience sourcing, cleaning, and analyzing datasets, building visualizations, and interpreting findings for general audiences. The role also includes improving existing content, reviewing performance metrics, and keeping content timely, accurate, and consistent with the organization’s brand.

The position is based in Bellevue, Washington, with an intentional hybrid schedule: in-office Tuesday through Thursday, with Monday and Friday flexible for remote or office work. The internship lasts at least 10 weeks, with flexible start and end dates between May and September to accommodate school schedules. Pay is $30 per hour; interns are overtime eligible, with hours over 40 per week paid at time and a half. Interns are not eligible for the company’s standard benefits package, but receive the paid time off and support described in the posting.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a quantitative-focused undergraduate degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, or a related field.
• Experience using R, Python, SQL, or similar tools for data cleaning and analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic work setting.
• Genuine interest in product development and user experience.
• Genuine interest in civic technology and the role of data in positive societal change.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Git, command line, NPM, and web development best practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the content team to create, edit, and publish data-driven articles, blog posts, social media updates, infographics, videos, and other multimedia content.
• Source, clean, and analyze datasets to create data visualizations and explain findings to lay audiences in an unbiased way.
• Conduct data analysis and research to uncover insights and trends that inform content development.
• Update and improve existing content to maintain its relevance, accuracy, and data-driven focus.
• Monitor and analyze content performance metrics to identify trends, improvement opportunities, and the impact of data-driven storytelling.
• Meet deadlines and follow brand guides to ensure timely publication and consistency in tone, style, and quality.
• Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and emerging content formats.
• Follow current events and social issues to identify timely and evergreen content that may resonate with broad audiences.

Benefits

• $30 per hour for at least 10 weeks; overtime over 40 hours per week is paid at time and a half.
• Relocating interns receive company-paid furnished corporate housing and a $1,000 travel reimbursement.
• Local interns who do not need corporate housing may be reimbursed up to $2,000 per month for housing costs with a current rental agreement.
• Three paid sick days and paid holidays during the internship.
• Hybrid schedule, with remote or in-office flexibility on Mondays and Fridays.
• Either an ORCA card for local public transit or paid parking in or near the building.
• Intern events, team outings, and a dedicated cohort morale budget for activities.
• Opportunity to present projects and accomplishments to USAFacts founder Steve Ballmer and other organizational leaders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern