Remote Policy Managing Editor

Summary

Join Ballotpedia as a highly skilled and innovative Policy Managing Editor to lead the Policy Team in expanding public policy content. As Managing Editor, you will oversee a dynamic team of writers, guide project development, and ensure high-quality content production.

Requirements

• Be dedicated and willing to work hard to support the mission of Ballotpedia
• Proven experience managing a content team, including hiring, training, and performance management
• Strong editorial, leadership, and supervisory skills with a focus on providing clear, actionable feedback with a positive and effective approach
• Ability to quickly grasp complex policy issues and communicate them effectively
• Analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize complex information and identify key debate points in policy discussions
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, capable of juggling multiple priorities and deadlines, balancing long-term strategic goals with day-to-day team operations, and adapting to changing priorities
• Strong understanding of the political landscape and the ability to create balanced, non-partisan content
• Experience in developing content strategies and leading large-scale research projects

Responsibilities

• Oversee policy content creation projects from inception to completion
• Train, onboard, and manage staff writers, ensuring compliance with Ballotpedia's standards and processes
• Develop and maintain documentation and training materials for team use
• Hold team members accountable for delivering high-quality content on time
• Drive the development of policy expertise within the team
• Review and provide constructive feedback on written content and team reports
• Write and edit high-visibility products, ensuring accuracy and clarity
• Develop and implement project plans, ensuring alignment with the organization's vision and goals
• Assign tasks, track progress, and ensure timely delivery of policy content
• Lead large-scale content production projects, providing guidance and maintaining quality control throughout
• Design innovative approaches to policy analysis and content creation that fill information gaps
• Ensure content adheres to Ballotpedia’s values and resonates with diverse political perspectives
• Collaborate with leadership to translate strategic ideas into actionable team projects

Benefits

• Starting pay range of $80,000-95,000, commensurate with experience
• Bonuses based on performance
• $8,000 annual benefits stipend, which may be used to pay for a complete benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement accounts; and more