Junior News Editor – Consulting
Sunwater Capital•North Bethesda, MD
•$18 - $20
About The Position
Legis1 is a political news company that uses structured data, artificial intelligence, and editorial expertise to produce high-volume coverage of government, legislation, and elections. They are hiring a team of 7 junior editors on a consulting basis to review, edit, and improve AI-generated political news content. This role is suitable for individuals early in their editing or journalism careers seeking experience in AI-assisted newsrooms. A strong understanding of government and a commitment to accuracy and clear writing are essential, while technical expertise is not required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Political Science, Public Policy, or a related field
- Some editing or writing experience (internships, campus media, freelance, or entry-level roles count)
- Basic understanding of how U.S. government and legislation work
- Strong attention to detail and ability to catch factual errors
- Comfortable working independently and managing your own task queue
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general digital tools
Nice To Haves
- Any experience with political journalism, policy writing, or civic content
- Familiarity with AI writing tools (ChatGPT, etc.)
- Experience with content management systems (CMS)
- Coursework or interest in data journalism or digital media
Responsibilities
- Read and edit AI-generated news stories about legislation, elections, voting records, and government activity
- Check facts — bill numbers, vote counts, committee actions, election results
- Correct grammar, tone, clarity, and structure
- Flag stories that need a closer look before publication
- Follow editorial guidelines to ensure every story meets accuracy and style standards
- Help identify patterns in errors to improve the AI's output over time
- Apply consistent standards across different story types (short briefs, summaries, reports)
- Support senior editors with workflow tasks and content management
- Help maintain organized editorial queues in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Contribute feedback on what's working and what isn't
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Career Level
Entry Level
