International Elections Researcher @Associated Press

Overview

This role offers the opportunity to work as an International Elections Researcher with the Associated Press (AP), focusing on democracy, elections, political systems, and international affairs.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a comprehensive knowledge base of international election information.
• Develop country election profiles and electoral system documentation.
• Create inventories of election data sources and electoral authorities.
• Maintain international election calendars.
• Research how elections are conducted in different countries.
• Document voting systems and electoral procedures.
• Analyze methods used by governments and electoral commissions to report results.
• Identify trusted and reliable election-result sources.
• Evaluate official and third-party election data providers.
• Assess reliability, accessibility, update frequency, and quality of election data.
• Compile detailed information on government structures, legislative systems, electoral frameworks, political parties, major candidates, and election administration processes for each election.
• Collaborate with journalists, data scientists, software developers, and other teams to integrate election information.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, International Relations, Journalism, Research, or related discipline; or two years of professional experience in election research, political analysis, or election-related journalism.
• Strong research and information-gathering abilities.
• Experience evaluating government databases and public information sources.
• Proficiency with Excel, Google Sheets, or similar tools; knowledge of SQL, Python, or other programming languages is a plus.
• Advanced professional competency in English and proficiency in at least one other language.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends when necessary.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $53,477.32 to $85,214.48 annually.
• Comprehensive medical insurance, dental coverage, vision insurance.
• Retirement benefits, paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Mental health resources and professional development opportunities.
• Mentorship and career growth programs.

Location

Washington, D.C., United States.

How to Apply

You can apply through the Associated Press Careers Portal. Prepare your updated CV or resume, cover letter highlighting your relevant experience, and examples of relevant work (if applicable).

Deadline

June 18, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (ET).