Junior News Editor – Consulting
Sunwater Capital•North Bethesda, MD
About The Position
Legis1 is a political news company that combines structured data, artificial intelligence, and editorial expertise to produce accurate, high-volume coverage of government, legislation, and elections. We are hiring a team of 7 junior editors on a consulting basis to help review, edit, and improve AI-generated political news content. This is an entry-level position for individuals early in their editing or journalism career who want hands-on experience with AI-assisted newsrooms. A tech background is not required, but a strong focus on accuracy, clear writing, and an understanding of government are essential.
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 are acceptable).
- Basic understanding of U.S. government and legislation.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify factual errors.
- Comfortable working independently and managing one's own task queue.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general digital tools.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with political journalism, policy writing, or civic content.
- Familiarity with AI writing tools (e.g., ChatGPT).
- 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, including bill numbers, vote counts, committee actions, and election results.
- Correct grammar, tone, clarity, and structure of content.
- Flag stories that require closer review before publication.
- Follow editorial guidelines to ensure accuracy and style standards.
- Identify patterns in errors to help improve the AI's output.
- Apply consistent standards across various story types (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 the effectiveness of processes and tools.
Benefits
- Consulting / Contract Position
- Equal opportunity employer
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