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Ballotpedia
Ballotpedia is a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing Americans with accurate, relevant, and unbiased information about politics, elections, and public policy.
Open roles at Ballotpedia
3 positions we're tracking, re-checked daily
Tracking Ballotpedia
Last checked October 23, 2026Know when Ballotpedia is hiring before anyone else
A role stays uncontested for about four days. Here's the window, and where we put you in it.
- LiveLiveWatching Ballotpedia0 applicants
- Same daySame dayRead off their careers page~2 applicants
- Next morningNext morningIn your matches, with who's hiring~5 applicants
- Day 2Day 2You've emailed them~8 applicants
- Day 7+Day 7+Hits the job boards250+ applicants
Working at Ballotpedia
Ballotpedia is a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing Americans with accurate, relevant, and unbiased information about politics, elections, and public policy.
3 of the 3 open roles are remote.
How to actually get hired at Ballotpedia
Why applying the normal way doesn't work
Ballotpedia runs an applicant tracking system (Workable), but hiring managers still work referrals first. A cold application to Ballotpedia isn't dead, it's just fourth in line behind internal referrals, sourced candidates and recruiter pipelines.
Who to contact at Ballotpedia
We haven't verified a contact route at Ballotpedia yet. The decision usually sits with the hiring manager for the team that's hiring, but that's a model, not something we've confirmed. Members get verified contacts first.
What Ballotpedia screens for
relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously
Tailor your CV to the specific Ballotpedia role rather than sending a general one. Applications that mirror the language of the job description clear automated filters at a materially higher rate.
Mistakes that kill Ballotpedia applications
Don't send the same CV you sent everywhere else. Whoever reads applications at Ballotpedia can tell, and it's the fastest rejection there is.
Lead with their problem, not your ambition. Ballotpedia is focused on is growing — show you understand that.
Applying and waiting = silence. Follow up at day five — it roughly doubles your odds of a reply.
Tracking Ballotpedia
Applying to Ballotpedia? Get the contact, not the form.
Ballotpedia careers: frequently asked questions
How many jobs does Ballotpedia have open?
We're tracking 3 active openings at Ballotpedia (verified October 23, 2026).
Does Ballotpedia hire remotely?
3 of 3 open roles at Ballotpedia are currently remote.
What roles is Ballotpedia hiring for?
Ballotpedia is hiring for roles including Staff Researcher, staff researcher and Director of Operations. The most recent opening is Staff Researcher.
How do I apply for a job at Ballotpedia?
Click through to apply, or see our detailed guide on landing a job at Ballotpedia.
Does Ballotpedia respond to cold emails?
We haven't verified response rates at Ballotpedia yet.
Who is the hiring manager at Ballotpedia?
We haven't confirmed who leads hiring at Ballotpedia. It's usually the manager of the team that's hiring.
What ATS does Ballotpedia use?
Ballotpedia uses Workable.
How competitive is it to get hired at Ballotpedia?
A role at Ballotpedia typically draws 100-250 applicants in the first two weeks. Applying inside 72 hours of a posting going live is the single biggest lever you control.
Tracking Ballotpedia
Last checked October 23, 2026Hear about Ballotpedia roles the day they open
A role stays uncontested for about four days. Here's the window, and where we put you in it.
- LiveLiveWatching Ballotpedia0 applicants
- Same daySame dayRead off their careers page~2 applicants
- Next morningNext morningIn your matches, with who's hiring~5 applicants
- Day 2Day 2You've emailed them~8 applicants
- Day 7+Day 7+Hits the job boards250+ applicants
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