| 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:
Contract Political Fundraising Copywriter (Progressive)
Location: Remote
Type: Contract
Time Commitment: ~20 hours per week
Start Date: Immediate
About the Role
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.
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.
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.
Responsibilities
* Write and edit persuasive fundraising emails, SMS messages, and digital appeals
* Rapidly respond to news cycles and political developments with clear, compelling copy
* 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
* Verify key claims, statistics, and narratives in every fundraising email, ensuring all copy is accurate, properly sourced, and aligned with research
* Collaborate with campaign strategists to develop messaging arcs and fundraising narratives
* 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
* Adapt tone and content for different audiences, including base supporters and newer lists
* Revise copy based on performance feedback and strategic goals
* Occasionally assist with messaging for landing pages, donation forms, or social content as needed
Required Qualifications
* Proven track record writing newsy fundraising emails, press-facing content, or reported newsletters that drive reader action (petitions, donations, calls, etc.)
* 2+ years of experience in journalism, political reporting, editing, or fact-checking (newsroom, investigative outlet, or similar)
* Demonstrated ability to synthesize multiple news sources into a single, coherent, accurate narrative under deadline
* Strong fact-checking instincts and comfort working with citations, primary documents, and reputable media sources
* Strong understanding of progressive politics and Democratic campaign environments
* Ability to write quickly, clearly, and persuasively under tight deadlines
* Comfort working independently in a fast-moving political environment
* Excellent attention to detail and editorial judgment
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience covering money-in-politics or corruption as a reporter, researcher, or editor
* Background in investigative reporting, research, or opposition research
* Familiarity with A/B testing, subject line strategy, and conversion-driven copy
* Experience writing for email and SMS fundraising platforms
* Ability to balance urgency with credibility and narrative integrity
Time Commitment & Availability
Approximately 20 hours per week
Ideally available to start immediately
Some flexibility to respond to breaking political moments
Compensation
Competitive hourly or weekly contract rate, commensurate with experience
How to Apply
Please submit:
* A brief note describing your relevant experience
* 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).
* If you have examples of news-driven fundraising emails, highlight those.
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