Weekend Journalist

Democracy Docket

1d • $38 - $38 • Remote

About The Position

Democracy Docket is seeking a self-motivated, experienced reporter/editor with a strong background in legal or political reporting to join our team in a unique, off-hours position. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in an independent work environment and is comfortable working outside of traditional office hours. If you're a seasoned professional who can juggle writing, editing, and social, and can handle disjointed workflows and manage your own schedule, this could be a great fit for you.

Requirements

• Strong writing and editing skills with experience in legal or political reporting.
• Solid career experience in journalism roles, with a comfort level in working independently and remotely.
• Detail-oriented, with a clear writing style and commitment to accuracy.
• Experience with social media management and content sharing.
• Enthusiasm for mission-driven, pro-democracy journalism.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work with off-hours schedules.
• Availability for initial training during standard working hours, ideally in person in Washington D.C. or Jersey City, NJ.

Nice To Haves

• Comfortable using platforms like WordPress, Asana, HubSpot, Buffer, Airtable is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Write news articles in response to breaking developments, including court rulings and filings, comments from newsmakers, etc.
• Report or edit longform projects when news is quiet.
• Share articles on social media platforms.
• Collaborate with editors on deadlines and feedback.
• Maintain clear communication with the team and keep a flexible, proactive approach to news coverage and development.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees