About Democracy Docket

Democracy Docket is the leading pro-democracy, independent digital news platform dedicated to information, analysis, and opinion about voting rights and elections in the courts.

Founded in 2020 by Democratic voting rights attorney Marc Elias, Democracy Docket is a reliable source of news that delivers detailed analysis and expert commentary on voting rights and election litigation and policy that will shape our elections and democratic institutions for years to come. As an independent newsroom, Democracy Docket is committed to fact-based journalism that informs the public and holds power accountable.

With a comprehensive database of over 1,000 cases, Democracy Docket tracks and reports on the latest election- and voting-related litigation, providing court filings, in-depth analysis, and up-to-date developments on proceedings across the country. We offer free daily and weekly newsletters to our over 400,000 subscribers as well as a premium membership with exclusive content. Our social media presence continues to grow with over 1 million total followers across our channels, including 400,000+ YouTube subscribers.

Through breaking news updates, long-form analysis, and op-eds from elected officials, legal experts, and voting rights advocates, Democracy Docket is committed to strengthening our democracy by helping people better understand the greatest challenges facing voters and our democratic institutions.

Join Our Talent Community

Future Opportunities at Democracy Docket

Democracy Docket is growing — and while we may not have the exact role for you open right now, we’re always excited to connect with people who believe in the power of independent, pro-democracy journalism to inform the public, and care deeply about protecting democracy and strengthening voting rights.

If you’re passionate about using your skills to inform the public, hold power accountable, and defend our democratic systems, we’d love to learn more about you. This talent community allows us to stay connected with people whose values and interests align with our mission, and to reach out when a role opens that feels like a strong match.

This posting is for our general talent pool. If you apply here, your information will be added to our internal resume bank. When a role opens that aligns with your background and interests, our team may reach out to invite you to apply.

Teams We Hire For

We regularly hire across the following departments:

• News
• • Reporting, Research and Legal Analysis
• Audience Growth
• • Social and Video
• Product and Subscription

If your experience fits within one (or more) of these areas, we’d love to hear from you.

What This Means

By applying to this posting:

• Your resume will be reviewed by our People & Culture team
• You’ll be considered for future openings that match your skills
• If a role opens that feels like a strong fit, we’ll reach out to share more and invite you to apply directly

This is not an active role, but a way for us to stay connected as we continue to grow.

Who Thrives at Democracy Docket

While every role is different, people who succeed here tend to be:

• Mission-driven and curious
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, news-driven environment
• Collaborative and kind
• Thoughtful communicators
• Adaptable and eager to learn

How to Apply

Submit your resume (and optionally a short note about the type of work you’re most interested in). We’ll keep your information on file and reach out if a relevant opportunity becomes available.

Democracy Docket is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.