What are the responsibilities and job description for the Evening Shift Journalist position at Democracy Docket?
About Democracy Docket
Democracy Docket is the leading digital news platform dedicated to information, analysis and opinion about voting rights and elections in the courts.
Founded in 2020 by Democratic voting rights attorney Marc Elias, Democracy Docket is a reliable source of news that delivers detailed analysis and expert commentary on voting rights and election litigation and policy that will shape our elections and democratic institutions for years to come. With a comprehensive database of over 1,000 cases, Democracy Docket tracks and reports on the latest election and voting-related litigation, providing filings, in-depth analysis and up-to-date developments about court proceedings.
We offer free daily and weekly newsletters to our over 300,000 subscribers as well as a premium membership with exclusive content. Our social media presence continues to grow with over 1 million total followers across our channels, including 250,000 YouTube subscribers. By providing our readers with breaking news updates, long-form analysis pieces and op-eds from elected officials, legal experts and voting rights activists, Democracy Docket is committed to helping people better understand the greatest challenges facing voters and our democracy.
Job Overview
Democracy Docket is seeking a self-motivated, experienced reporter/editor with a strong background in legal 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 and editing, handle disjointed workflows and manage your own schedule, this could be a great fit for you.
Key Responsibilities
Democracy Docket is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Compensation: $38/hr
Democracy Docket is the leading digital news platform dedicated to information, analysis and opinion about voting rights and elections in the courts.
Founded in 2020 by Democratic voting rights attorney Marc Elias, Democracy Docket is a reliable source of news that delivers detailed analysis and expert commentary on voting rights and election litigation and policy that will shape our elections and democratic institutions for years to come. With a comprehensive database of over 1,000 cases, Democracy Docket tracks and reports on the latest election and voting-related litigation, providing filings, in-depth analysis and up-to-date developments about court proceedings.
We offer free daily and weekly newsletters to our over 300,000 subscribers as well as a premium membership with exclusive content. Our social media presence continues to grow with over 1 million total followers across our channels, including 250,000 YouTube subscribers. By providing our readers with breaking news updates, long-form analysis pieces and op-eds from elected officials, legal experts and voting rights activists, Democracy Docket is committed to helping people better understand the greatest challenges facing voters and our democracy.
Job Overview
Democracy Docket is seeking a self-motivated, experienced reporter/editor with a strong background in legal 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 and editing, handle disjointed workflows and manage your own schedule, this could be a great fit for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Write breaking news articles in response court decisions
- Report or edit longform projects when news is quiet.
- Share case pages and articles on social media platforms.
- Collaborate with the News Editor on deadlines and feedback.
- Participate in a weekly check-in with the Legal Editor and Trump Accountability Reporter to discuss upcoming developments and breaking news.
- Maintain clear communication with the team and keep a flexible, proactive approach to news coverage and development.
- Strong writing and editing skills with experience in legal reporting
- Solid career experience in journalism roles, with a comfort level in working independently and remotely
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work with off-hours schedules
- Comfortable using platforms like WordPress, Asana, HubSpot, Buffer, Airtable
- Prior experience with social media management and content sharing is a plus
- Willingness to undergo initial training during standard working hours in Washington D.C. or New York City (9:00 - 6:00 PM) to become proficient in necessary tools and workflows before switching to the night shift
- Weekdays: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
- Remote work environment, occasional travel for all-staff retreats
Democracy Docket is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Compensation: $38/hr
Salary : $38
