Junior News Editor - Consulting
Legis1 is a political news company with a fresh approach. We combine structured data, artificial intelligence, and real editorial expertise to produce accurate, high-volume coverage of government, legislation, and elections. We're building something new - and we want great editors to help shape it. 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'tå
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. #Legis1 We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.