Job Description

The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world's population sees AP journalism every day.

The Associated Press seeks talented, ambitious and diverse college students and recent graduates for its 2026 Elections Team. The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP is the most trusted source of fast, accurate, nonpartisan, unbiased news in all formats.

As a Vote Entry Operator (VEO) for the Associated Press, you will play a critical role in the 2026 Election Year and possibly in later elections, inputting vote totals from stringers and websites in counties and cities nationwide, for newspaper, broadcast and internet customers worldwide. These are flexible, fully remote, paid positions that require certain skills, equipment and time commitment.

Who we are looking for:

1. VEOs are task-oriented critical thinkers with an eye/ear for accuracy who possess great listening and verbal skills.
2. VEOs need a laptop or desktop computer with Windows 10/11 or a Mac (OS v11 or higher).
3. Operators need a cell phone to interface with AP’s multifactor authentication security process and for direct communication with the AP staff, as needed.
4. A second monitor is preferred but not required.
5. Operators will be paid for time spent for all the following areas of involvement in the General Election:

• Onboarding to the AP’s proprietary election software.
• Pre-recorded training sessions to learn AP applications.
• Live training sessions to become proficient in AP processes.
• Rehearsal Day on Saturday (approx. 11am-5pm ET).
• Election Night (approx. 6pm-1am ET) and the days after for Extended Tabulation and Verification (if selected and available).

Compensation:

$17/hr. (Direct deposit or PayPal; will pay up to five hours to cover the time required for onboarding and training, which will be included with payment for the first election worked. Payment for other times will be based on the hours worked.)

How to apply:

Simply enter this URL:

https://forms.office.com/r/sZRJfhhb2U or send an email to the address below. Provide your contact info: name, cell phone number, college email address, alternate email address, college name and state, with optional resume to the AP Elections Recruiters at: ElectionStaffVEC@ap.org

Application deadline is October 27, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

AP supports all aspects of diversity and provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status.

We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply.

AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a veteran, or other characteristic protected by law.