Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CatholicVote is a lay movement of committed Catholics who are passionate about living out the truths proclaimed by Christ and His Church in the modern world. The News Writer is responsible for writing timely, compelling, and well-researched stories on legislation, elections, and policy issues impacting Catholics in public life.
Responsibilities
- Write daily news stories on legislation, religion, elections, public policy, and political trends impacting Catholics
- Pitch daily and weekly story ideas with a Catholic and cultural lens
- Format and send The LOOP newsletter each weekday, ensuring all content is accurate, timely, and properly sourced
- Summarize top news stories for The LOOP with clarity and brevity, highlighting relevance for Catholic readers
- Work under the editor-in-chief and to meet daily editorial goals and standards
- Conduct interviews and research as needed to provide original reporting and insight
- Monitor legislative updates, policy trends, and political commentary from trustworthy sources
- Stay attuned to political and cultural shifts that may affect the Church, families, or the common good
- Participate in editorial planning meetings and contribute to shaping CatholicVote’s news coverage
Skills
- Strong reporting and writing skills with experience in journalism, politics, or communications
- Practicing Catholic with working knowledge of Church teaching and the U.S. political landscape
- Ability to manage deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced, remote environment
- Excellent attention to detail, especially under time pressure
- Self-starter with strong organizational and communication skills
- Located in the Western U.S., Alaska, or Hawaii
- Familiarity with email platforms, basic HTML, and newsletter formatting preferred
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, political science, theology, or related field preferred
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