Junior News Editor – Consulting

Sunwater Capital

Junior News Editor for Legis1 editing AI-generated political news stories. Opportunity for entry-level journalism/designers in AI-assisted newsrooms.

Posted 5/18/2026contractRemote • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $18 - $20 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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't

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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't 🎯 Requirements
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)
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Hard Skills & Tools

editingwritingfact-checkingcontent managementdata journalismpolitical journalismpolicy writinggrammar correctiontone adjustmentclarity improvement

Soft Skills

attention to detailindependent worktask managementorganizational skillsfeedback contributionpattern identificationadaptabilitycommunication