USA Today Civic Engagement Opportunity (Paid)
USA Today Co is currently trying to find stringers to go to local municipal offices or polling places and report election results to us throughout the evening on November 3rd for the General Election. It is a great opportunity for students to get involved in the electoral process and see the role the media plays in elections. It is also completely nonpartisan, only focused on getting election results to the public quickly and accurately.
Location: Positions available in Amesbury and Cape Cod
Date: Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026
Hours: 7:45 PM until final results are released
Pay: Flat fee equal to $125
Job Description:
USA Today Stringers are a valuable part of our election results collection operation. As a stringer, your main responsibility is to report results to USA Today via the web using your smartphone. In some cases, phone calls may be necessary instead. Results will be released by election officials periodically, and stringers will upload the new results as quickly and accurately as possible after receiving the update. They will also remain on site to answer any questions USA Today may have about when or how results are being released. This position typically takes around 4 hours but could go longer, and stringers should be prepared to stay until the election official indicates that no more results will be released this evening, or until your coordinator dismisses you. There will be a short but mandatory training, as well as a rehearsal, prior to election day that will cover how to report results, how to interact with officials, and how to get paid. Potential for becoming a regular election night stringer in your area is very high, so long as the job is done well. If interested, please reach out as soon as possible to ensure a position is still available in your area. If interested, please email your name, phone number, and zip code to rboike@usatodayco.com.
Requirements: Smartphone, transportation, ability to quickly and accurately record results to report.