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 The Associated Press seeks five (5) part-time, temporary Editorial Assistants for its Spokane Data Center in Spokane, Washington. Data processing will be related primarily to high school and college sports information, as well as some elections data. Involvement in the other data-related projects may arise as additional projects are undertaken by the Data Center.

This is a temporary remote position running from Oct. 7 through March 16, working 8 to 14 hours per week.

 Prep sports responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Transmitting sports data to AP customers using Pronto and other AP and third-party tools.
• Coordinating data acquisition efforts when a team leader is unavailable.
• Creating games and tournaments in our scheduling system.
• Advancing tournament brackets before and after a tournament game.
• Talking on the phone to our partners (schools, coaches, member newspapers, and other organizations) to gather sports data.
• Accurately and quickly transcribing reported score information into our data mechanisms.
• Searching Internet sites for scores and schedule related information.
• Updating our sports databases with current school and coach contact information.
   

Election collection and entry responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Answering incoming phone calls reporting election results.
• Accurately and quickly transcribing or inputting election results information into election databases.
• Utilizing the Internet to obtain election results.
• Make outgoing phone calls to election stringers to ensure timely capture of election night information.
• Assist in the preparation of informational mailings to election stringer.
   

Sports statistics responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Transmitting sports data to AP customers using Pronto and other AP tools.
• Accurately and quickly transcribing reported sports information using our data collection mechanisms.
• Searching Internet sites for sports data and related information.
• Using AP Style for sports data.
• Creating and editing information into tabular formats for AP customers.
• Working with our third-party sports data providers to resolve customers issues.
• Effectively communicating with AP’s customer support department to quickly resolve sports data issues.

Qualifications:

• Home computer (PC or Mac) and access to Wi-Fi is required.
• Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to navigate the Internet.
• Ability to use Pronto and the Prep Scores database.
• Basic understanding and ability to use Excel spreadsheets.
• Ability to quickly and accurately enter large volumes of data using computers.
• Self-directed and able to work effectively with others in a fast-paced production environment.
• Basic knowledge of sports and elections processes.
• Authorization to work in the United States for any employer is mandatory.

Application deadline is 11:59 PM ET on October 10, 2024. 

AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or status as a veteran. We encourage members of  historically underrepresented communities to apply.