Junior News Editor – Consulting

POSITION
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.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Daily Content Review & Editing

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

Quality Control

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)

Editorial Support

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

REQUIREMENTS
Required

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 Have

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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