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Gannett

State Election Coordinator

Mclean, VA · On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

Lead election-night operations for the state, including ... Monitoring stringer activity and coverage in real time * Troubleshooting issues such as no-shows ...

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GDIT

SR Operations Center Analyst

Sterling, VA

$96K - $130K/yr

Opportunities to support abroad range from high-threat, foreign election monitoring, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), and high-visibility events such as the Olympics and World Cup. GDIT IS ...

Richland County South Carolina

Poll Worker

Arbutus, MD · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

Richland County Government is looking for new and former poll workers to staff elections throughout ... Assign roles, arrange the polling place, monitor the flow of traffic. * Maintain an orderly voting ...

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for election monitoring in Washington is $23.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.62 and $28.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in election monitoring, and why are they important?

To thrive in Election Monitoring, a strong understanding of electoral processes, keen observational skills, and attention to detail are essential, often supported by a background in political science, law, or public administration. Familiarity with standardized reporting tools, mobile data collection applications, and compliance with relevant certifications from recognized organizations (such as the OSCE or Carter Center) may be required. Outstanding communication, impartiality, and analytical thinking are important soft skills in this role. Mastering these skills ensures accurate observation, unbiased reporting, and the upholding of democratic standards during elections.

What is election monitoring?

An Election Monitoring job involves observing and assessing the electoral process to ensure it is free, fair, and transparent. Monitors assess procedures such as voter registration, campaigning, polling, and vote counting to detect any irregularities or misconduct. They may work for international organizations, government agencies, or independent watchdog groups. Their goal is to promote democratic integrity, enhance public confidence in elections, and report any violations of electoral laws or standards.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an election monitoring professional during an election period?

During an election period, Election Monitoring professionals are responsible for observing polling stations, ensuring compliance with official procedures, and documenting any irregularities or issues. They often interact with election officials, voters, and sometimes law enforcement to gather insights and verify that processes are being followed transparently. Daily activities may include writing detailed reports, submitting real-time data through digital platforms, and attending team briefing or debriefing meetings. This role involves both independent fieldwork and close collaboration with a monitoring team to ensure comprehensive coverage and accurate assessment of the electoral process.

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State Election Coordinator

Gannett

Mclean, VA • On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

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Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

Overview
The USA TODAY NETWORK is seeking a State Election Coordinator to join our Election Results Operations team. This role leads the planning and execution of statewide election-night results collection, managing a distributed network of 100-150 stringers responsible for manually gathering official results in jurisdictions where data cannot be digitally collected.
Coordinators are responsible for building and operating a reliable, high-coverage reporting system under tight deadlines and public scrutiny. This includes researching county-level election processes, validating reporting methods, recruiting and training stringers, and leading real-time operations on election night.
This is a full-time, long-term role supporting both midterm and general election cycles.
Responsibilities
  • Research and validate state and county-level election reporting processes, identifying jurisdictions that require manual results collection.
  • Build and manage a statewide network of 100-150 stringers, each assigned to specific jurisdictions requiring coverage.
  • Develop staffing plans that ensure full coverage of assigned jurisdictions, including contingency planning for no-shows and gaps.
  • Recruit, onboard, and train stringers using a standardized training program; contribute to improving training as needed.
  • Produce pre-election deliverables including coverage plans, staffing models, risk assessments, and documentation of reporting processes.
  • Establish and maintain working relationships with election officials to understand reporting timelines, access points, and potential risks.
  • Lead election-night operations for the state, including:
  • Monitoring stringer activity and coverage in real time
  • Troubleshooting issues such as no-shows, delays, and technical problems
  • Reassigning coverage and making rapid staffing decisions as needed
  • Escalating system or data issues to central operations teams
  • Maintain constant communication with the central election operations hub during live events.
  • Manage and track stringer compensation through freelance payment system.
  • Track stringer readiness, performance, and reliability to inform hiring decisions for future cycles.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. election systems, including how results are reported at the county level.
  • Experience managing distributed or contract-based teams in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments.
  • Ability to independently make operational decisions and adjust plans in real time.
  • Strong organizational skills, including tracking staffing, coverage, and operational readiness across a large geography.
  • Excellent communication skills, especially in fast-moving, high-stakes situations.
  • High level of judgment with a clear priority on accuracy and certainty over speed.
  • Ability to work extended hours, including late nights on election days.
Preferred
  • Direct experience in election results operations (e.g., Edison or similar organizations).
  • Background in logistics, field operations, political campaigns, or newsroom operations.
  • Experience working with imperfect, inconsistent, or delayed data sources.
What Success Looks Like
  • Full coverage of all assigned jurisdictions with no gaps on election night
  • Accurate and verified results reporting, prioritizing certainty over speed
  • Rapid response to operational issues, including effective reassignment during no-shows
  • A well-trained, reliable stringer network with strong retention across cycles
  • Clear, consistent communication with central operations teams

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When you apply, don't limit your upload to a resume; show us what you've done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:
  • A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job and relevant journalism, data and operations experience.
  • Your resume.
  • An example or two of a project or strategy that you're proud of and had a hand in developing, leading, or completing. Please include a brief description of the work, your role and any relevant results.

    • It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.
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    The annualized base salary for this role will range between $70,000 to $85,000. Base compensation is reflective of many factors, including, but not limited to, the market in which one lives/works, individual education level, skills, certifications and experience. Note: variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable.
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