Policy Staff Writer

📋 Description

• Research and explain complex U.S. policy topics for a broad audience.
• Produce clear, neutral content on policy debates, court cases, laws, and reforms.
• Track legislation, court decisions, and policy developments across the U.S.
• Conduct large-scale research projects and organize findings in spreadsheets/databases.
• Edit and fact-check content, maintaining editorial standards.
• Develop headlines and reader-facing storytelling angles.

🎯 Requirements

• Interest in accurate, neutral U.S. politics and public policy.
• Strong knowledge of the U.S. political system; federal/state coverage is a plus.
• Excellent research, writing, editing, and proofreading skills for general audiences.
• Ability to synthesize information from multiple policy areas and identify trends.
• Judgment for evaluating news, with focus on accuracy during fast-changing events.
• Ability to analyze legislation, court decisions, and scholarly work.

🎁 Benefits

• Starting salary of $42,500–$44,000 per year.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• $8,000 annual benefits stipend for health, vision, dental, retirement, etc.
• Fully remote work from home location with BP Flex scheduling.
• Unlimited vacation policy and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative, mission-driven workplace with opportunities for webinars and policy-focused events.