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In 2014, Reuters and Ipsos are changing the way America learns about Election results. Voters all over the country will learn about election outcomes faster than ever thanks to an innovative, technology-driven approach to reporting the vote count.

We're offering you the opportunity to go behind the scenes of the democratic process and take part in reporting the news that your local community, state, and the whole nation will be waiting for!

As an Election Agent for Ipsos and Reuters, you'll use credentials awarded by Reuters to go behind the scene at your local election center and gather the vote count from County election officials. Once you receive the vote count, you'll quickly (and easily) enter the results into a specially designed mobile app and send the news off to Reuters.

Working as an Election Agent for Ipsos/Reuters is a great opportunity for anyone looking to participate in reporting a crucial political event. It's a great way to make some extra money while participating in a great cause.

There are only three requirements to be eligible for consideration as an Election Agent:
You have to be 18 years old
You must own a smartphone and/or tablet with data plan and be able to operate it proficiently
You must be available for a 1 day project

This is an especially great opportunity for anyone with experience or a background in:
Political Canvassing
Grassroots organization or Grassroots advocacy
Legislative Volunteer or Legislative Staff
Political Communications
Civic Engagement
Public Policy or Public Outreach
Government Affairs
Political Campaigns and Campaigning
A passion for the political process!
A love for news reporting!

You will love working as an Election Agent because you will:
Get a behind the scenes look at how news agencies report the vote count on election night
Earn a flat rate of $100 for this event
Gain experience working as a credentialed agent for Reuters, an internationally recognized news agency
Backup Election Agents will be paid a flat $25 stipend. (In the event that a Backup Election Agent is called to work an assignment, he/she will be compensated at the regular Election Agent rate.)

As an Election Agent for Reuters you will:
Complete a brief online training (1-2 hours)
Arrive at your assigned location one hour prior to the polls closing.
Work as an Election Agent on the evening of the Election (6-8 hours)
Use a mobile Application to upload vote counts as required (email, phone call, etc.)

If you have any questions please contact:

Our Minnesota Recruiter
Faniza Manuelpillai
fmanuelpillai@headwaycorp.com
919-424-5854

OR

Our Sourcing Specialist
Brianna Rigert
brigert@headwaycorp.com
919-424-5852

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