Junior News Editor – Consulting

North Bethesda, MDPosted 8 weeks ago

Role Overview

Sunwatercapital is hiring a Junior News Editor – Consulting. This is a contract role in North Bethesda. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Junior News Editor – Consulting position at Sunwatercapital?

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Where is the Junior News Editor – Consulting position at Sunwatercapital located?

This position is based in North Bethesda. Sunwatercapital has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Junior News Editor – Consulting at Sunwatercapital earn?

Sunwatercapital has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Junior News Editor – Consulting role at Sunwatercapital posted?

This role was posted on May 18, 2026 (56 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

Is the Junior News Editor – Consulting role at Sunwatercapital entry-level?

Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Sunwatercapital has listed.