The Associated Press is accepting applications for the International Elections Researcher position in Washington, DC. The application deadline is June 18, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
This role focuses on international election research, election data sourcing, and newsroom collaboration. In addition, the position supports AP’s coverage of elections around the world through research, verification, and data documentation.
Application Deadline:
- 18 June 2026 (11:59 PM ET)
Tell Me About The Role:
The Associated Press (AP) is hiring an International Elections Researcher to join its Elections team. This role supports AP’s global election coverage by building a knowledge base of electoral systems, documenting how results are reported, and ensuring AP’s reporting remains accurate, unbiased, and trusted worldwide.
Key Responsibilities:
- Election Research: Build country profiles, election calendars, and data source inventories.
- Documentation: Record how elections are conducted and results reported.
- Pre‑Election Analysis: Compile research on government structures, electoral systems, candidates, and parties.
- Source Evaluation: Assess reliability and accessibility of official and third‑party election data.
- Quality Control: Verify results to uphold AP’s standards of integrity.
- Collaboration: Work with journalists, developers, and data scientists across formats.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants should have:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in political science, international relations, journalism, or related fields.
- At least two years of professional experience in election research, political analysis, or journalism.
- Strong knowledge of international electoral systems.
- Proficiency with structured data tools (Excel, Google Sheets, MongoDB, AWS S3; SQL/Python a plus).
- Advanced English and one other language.
- Ability to work nights/weekends (AP is a 24/7 operation).
What Will Set You Apart:
- Experience with comparative politics research or international election observation.
- Ability to navigate foreign‑language sources and government websites.
- Comfort with diverse data formats and clear documentation practices.
Salary & Benefits:
- Annual salary range: $53,477.32 – $85,214.48 (based on experience and location).
- Additional compensation negotiable.
- Benefits include:
- Medical, dental, vision coverage.
- Retirement benefits.
- Paid vacation, sick days, parental leave.
- Life insurance and mental well‑being resources.
How to Apply:
- Prepare résumé and cover letter (highlighting unique qualifications).
- Submit application via AP’s career portal before 18 June 2026.
👉 Visit the official internship page for details
