Junior News Editor – Consulting

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 a great entry point for someone early in their editing or journalism career who wants hands-on experience at the cutting edge of AI-assisted newsrooms.

You do not need to be a tech expert. You do need to care about accuracy, clear writing, and how government works.

• 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 make sure every story meets accuracy and style standards
• Help identify patterns in errors so the team can 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'tå

• 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

• 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

Salary/Rate: $18.00 - $20.00/per hour depending on skills and experience.

Consulting / Contract Position

Legis1 is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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