Election Night Results Stringer — Berrien County, Michigan
Part-time contract opportunity with USA TODAY for the November 3, 2026 General Election
Job Overview
USA TODAY is seeking a dependable election night stringer to report official vote results from the Berrien County Courthouse. This nonpartisan assignment offers a behind-the-scenes look at how election results are collected and shared with the public.
Assignment Details
What You’ll Do
- Remain on site at the county election office throughout the assignment.
- Use your smartphone to submit official election results to USA TODAY through a web-based reporting system.
- Upload updates quickly and accurately as election officials release them.
- Make phone calls when needed to support the reporting process.
- Answer questions from the USA TODAY coordination team about the timing and method of results releases.
- Stay until election officials confirm that no additional results will be released that evening or until your coordinator dismisses you.
Requirements
- A smartphone with reliable service
- Reliable transportation to and from the election office
- Ability to record and report results quickly and accurately
- Availability for the full election night assignment
Training
Selected stringers must complete a short training session and rehearsal before Election Day. Training covers the reporting process, appropriate interaction with election officials, and payment procedures.
Strong performance may lead to future election night assignments in your area.
Email your name, phone number, and ZIP code to rboike [at] usatodayco.com. Apply as soon as possible, as availability may be limited.
Questions? Contact Riley Boike, Senior Election Coordinator, at rboike [at] usatodayco.com or 212-715-2024.
USA TODAY is recruiting for a nonpartisan election-results reporting assignment focused solely on timely and accurate public reporting.
