Contract Political Fundraising News-focused Copywriter (Progressive)

Date Posted January 14, 2026 Industry Newsletters Specialty Politics Remote / Telecommute Telecommute Job Status Freelance Salary Competitive hourly ($50/hour) or weekly contract rate, commensurate with experience Description: <p> Contract Political Fundraising Copywriter (Progressive) </p><p> Location: Remote </p><p> Type: Contract </p><p> Time Commitment: ~20 hours per week </p><p> Start Date: Immediate </p><p> About the Role </p><p> We are seeking an experienced political fundraising copywriter to support progressive campaigns and organizations through compelling, urgent, and values-driven written content. This is a contract position for someone who understands both journalistic storytelling and the mechanics of digital political fundraising . </p><p> The ideal candidate has journalism experience and treats every fundraising email like a mini-reported story: grounded in facts, sourced from credible reporting, and written under tight deadlines. They know how to turn complex or fast-moving news about money in politics and U.S. foreign policy into clear, emotionally resonant, and newsworthy fundraising appeals. </p><p> This role is perfect for a journalist who wants to apply their fact-checking skills, news judgment, and headline instincts to high-impact digital fundraising that makes a real difference. </p><p> Responsibilities </p><p> * Write and edit persuasive fundraising emails, SMS messages, and digital appeals </p><p> * Rapidly respond to news cycles and political developments with clear, compelling copy </p><p> * Monitor major outlets and social platforms for breaking news related to money in politics and corruption, and quickly pitch fundraising angles rooted in that coverage </p><p> * Verify key claims, statistics, and narratives in every fundraising email, ensuring all copy is accurate, properly sourced, and aligned with research </p><p> * Collaborate with campaign strategists to develop messaging arcs and fundraising narratives </p><p> * Translate news articles, reports, and investigations into supporter-friendly fundraising emails that feel timely, have a clear why now, and can stand up to journalistic scrutiny </p><p> * Adapt tone and content for different audiences, including base supporters and newer lists </p><p> * Revise copy based on performance feedback and strategic goals </p><p> * Occasionally assist with messaging for landing pages, donation forms, or social content as needed </p><p> Required Qualifications </p><p> * Proven track record writing newsy fundraising emails, press-facing content, or reported newsletters that drive reader action (petitions, donations, calls, etc.) </p><p> * 2+ years of experience in journalism, political reporting, editing, or fact-checking (newsroom, investigative outlet, or similar) </p><p> * Demonstrated ability to synthesize multiple news sources into a single, coherent, accurate narrative under deadline </p><p> * Strong fact-checking instincts and comfort working with citations, primary documents, and reputable media sources </p><p> * Strong understanding of progressive politics and Democratic campaign environments </p><p> * Ability to write quickly, clearly, and persuasively under tight deadlines </p><p> * Comfort working independently in a fast-moving political environment </p><p> * Excellent attention to detail and editorial judgment </p><p> Preferred Qualifications </p><p> * Experience covering money-in-politics or corruption as a reporter, researcher, or editor </p><p> * Background in investigative reporting, research, or opposition research </p><p> * Familiarity with A/B testing, subject line strategy, and conversion-driven copy </p><p> * Experience writing for email and SMS fundraising platforms </p><p> * Ability to balance urgency with credibility and narrative integrity </p><p> Time Commitment & Availability </p><p> Approximately 20 hours per week </p><p> Ideally available to start immediately </p><p> Some flexibility to respond to breaking political moments </p><p> Compensation </p><p> Competitive hourly or weekly contract rate, commensurate with experience </p><p> How to Apply </p><p> Please submit: </p><p> * A brief note describing your relevant experience </p><p> * At least one writing sample that shows your reported or fact-checked work (e.g., news article, investigative piece, or deeply sourced fundraising email or newsletter). </p><p> * If you have examples of news-driven fundraising emails, highlight those. </p> When applying, mention you saw this opening listed at JournalismJobs.com. Job ads copyrighted by JournalismJobs.com 1998-2026

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