Moderate Writer Intern
Our National Conversation (ONC), Los Angeles, CA, United States
Company Description
OUR NATIONAL CONVERSATION (ONC) seeks to reduce partisanship and promote effective solutions to America’s challenges. Powered by America’s youth, we host a media outlet, produce educational materials, and facilitate dialogue intended to make America a better country.
Job Description Job Title:
Moderate Writer Intern
Reports To:
Core Content Team Lead and the Managing Editor
Position Summary:
The Moderate Writer Intern contributes to ONC’s mission of providing nonpartisan news, opinions, and policy solutions by completing essential tasks in the Core Content Department. The Intern will focus on writing political content for ONC, including op‑eds and policy proposals. Writers produce their own content but can collaborate. [Consideration is also given for conservative and progressive writers.]
Furthermore, this intern must ensure that ONC's commitment to nonpartisanship, ideological diversity, and civil debate is evident in all published work. Our writers consist of conservative, progressive, and moderate writers; this intern must have interest and experience in at least one of these areas. Lastly, applicants must submit a writing sample with their application.
This position is remote, primarily conducted via Zoom and Slack. Applicants must be comfortable coordinating in a remote environment and expected to maintain high communication.
Benefits Flexible schedule, college credit, professional networking, and resume‑building experience.
Compensation This is not a paid position.
Responsibilities
Create consistent content for the website with a team of core content writers.
Ensure ONC’s commitment to nonpartisanship, ideological diversity, and civil debate is reflected in all published work.
Occasionally participate in podcasts, events, and other tasks as needed.
Qualifications Requirements:
The Moderate Writer Intern should have the following skills, education, and experience:
Working toward a degree in Political Science, Journalism, English or Literature, Public Policy, Media Studies, International Relations, and/or related fields.
Exceptional writing skills (English).
Responsive, consistent, effective communicator, even during conflict.
Experience in policy research, political commentary, political science, or a related domain preferred.
Ability to work remotely and on their own schedule to meet deadlines.
Google Workspace experience preferred.
Ability to occasionally attend weekly All Hands meetings.
Ability to attend weekly (Friday) Editorial meetings.
Must be authorized to intern in the U.S.
Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Must submit writing sample with application.
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Job Description Job Title:
Moderate Writer Intern
Reports To:
Core Content Team Lead and the Managing Editor
Position Summary:
The Moderate Writer Intern contributes to ONC’s mission of providing nonpartisan news, opinions, and policy solutions by completing essential tasks in the Core Content Department. The Intern will focus on writing political content for ONC, including op‑eds and policy proposals. Writers produce their own content but can collaborate. [Consideration is also given for conservative and progressive writers.]
Furthermore, this intern must ensure that ONC's commitment to nonpartisanship, ideological diversity, and civil debate is evident in all published work. Our writers consist of conservative, progressive, and moderate writers; this intern must have interest and experience in at least one of these areas. Lastly, applicants must submit a writing sample with their application.
This position is remote, primarily conducted via Zoom and Slack. Applicants must be comfortable coordinating in a remote environment and expected to maintain high communication.
Benefits Flexible schedule, college credit, professional networking, and resume‑building experience.
Compensation This is not a paid position.
Responsibilities
Create consistent content for the website with a team of core content writers.
Ensure ONC’s commitment to nonpartisanship, ideological diversity, and civil debate is reflected in all published work.
Occasionally participate in podcasts, events, and other tasks as needed.
Qualifications Requirements:
The Moderate Writer Intern should have the following skills, education, and experience:
Working toward a degree in Political Science, Journalism, English or Literature, Public Policy, Media Studies, International Relations, and/or related fields.
Exceptional writing skills (English).
Responsive, consistent, effective communicator, even during conflict.
Experience in policy research, political commentary, political science, or a related domain preferred.
Ability to work remotely and on their own schedule to meet deadlines.
Google Workspace experience preferred.
Ability to occasionally attend weekly All Hands meetings.
Ability to attend weekly (Friday) Editorial meetings.
Must be authorized to intern in the U.S.
Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Must submit writing sample with application.
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