Data Entry Specialist

Job Description

ABOUT JOB

• Accurately enter and update election-related data across internal databases, spreadsheets, and systems
• Review information for accuracy, completeness, and consistency
• Organize and maintain digital records, files, and project documentation
• Input information from various sources while maintaining established formatting and quality standards
• Conduct basic research and information gathering as needed to support the project
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records throughout the duration of the project
• Communicate any issues, discrepancies, or missing information to the appropriate team members
• Meet established productivity, accuracy, and turnaround-time expectations
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive or time-sensitive information appropriately
• Provide additional administrative and project support as assigned

• Previous data entry, administrative, research, or office experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets, databases, and computer systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Ability to quickly learn new software, systems, and processes
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately with repetitive tasks and large volumes of information
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Dependable, responsive, and able to work independently in a remote environment
• Ability to manage priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Comfortable working with time-sensitive information in a fast-paced newsroom environment
• Positive attitude and collaborative approach
• Available to start as early as next week
• Able to commit to 5 days per week, 8 hours per day, for the duration of the project

• Temporary position expected to last approximately 1–2 weeks initially
• $25–$28 per hour, commensurate with experience
• Fully remote work environment
• Full-time schedule of 5 days per week, 8 hours per day
• Opportunity to gain experience supporting a high-profile political and election-related project
• Opportunity to work directly with the Daily Mail Politics team