Progressive Writer Intern

Company Description

MISSION STATEMENT:

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. "Less Hate, More Debate"

Job Description

Job Title: Progressive Writer Intern

*Other writers (e.g. moderate, conservative) may also apply through here.

Reports To: Core Content Team Lead and the Managing Editor

Job Description:

Contributes to ONC’s mission of providing nonpartisan news, opinions, and policy solutions by completing essential tasks in the Core Content Department. Writes political content for ONC, including but not necessarily limited to high-quality OpEds and Policy Proposals for ONC’s website. Furthermore, this intern must ensure that ONC's commitment to nonpartisanship, ideological diversity, and civil debate is evident in all published work. The Core Content Writers will consist of conservative, progressive, and moderate writers, and typical topic areas may include Governance, Economics, Infrastructure, Healthcare, Foreign Policy and Defense, Justice and Public Safety, Social Issues, and Science, Environment and Technology.

We also hold weekly podcasts and, while not mandatory, prefer someone interested in occasionally attending a virtual podcast. 

Applicants must submit a writing sample with their application.

This position is remote, with work primarily conducted over Zoom and Slack, so applicants must be comfortable coordinating in a remote environment and are expected to maintain a high level of communication. Some people choose to extend their internship past the amount of time they initially committed to, provided their performance meets the required standards.

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.
• Participate in podcasts, events, and other tasks as needed.

Qualifications

Requirements: The Progressive Writer Intern should have the following skills, education, and experience:

• This role would be particularly good for those working towards a degree in Political Science, Journalism, English or Literature, Public Policy, Media Studies, International Relations, and/or related fields
• Exceptional writing skills are required (English)
• Proficient verbal communication/speaking skills are a plus
• Responsive, consistent, and 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 in order to make deadlines
• Ability to attend weekly (Friday) Core Content Department (mandatory) meetings
• Must be authorized to intern in the U.S.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

**A writing sample is required to be considered for this position**