Journalism Team Lead

Our National Conversation•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Journalism Team Lead will contribute to ONC’s mission of providing non-partisan news, opinions, and policy solutions by leading a team of editorial interns. 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. The time commitment is 10 hours per week.

Requirements

Working towards a degree in Journalism, Script Writing, Creative Writing, Media Studies, English/Literature, and/or related fields
Public speaking skills
Ability to “think outside the box”
Responsive, consistent, and effective communicator, even during conflict
A self-starter who is willing to take initiative and complete tasks
Ability to work remotely and on their own schedule in order to make deadlines
Must be authorized to intern in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Google Workspace experience

Responsibilities

Delegate tasks to interns within the department, assigning responsibilities based on their strengths and expertise.
Provide guidance and support to interns, ensuring they have the necessary resources and assistance to excel in their roles.
Actively coach interns, fostering their professional development and helping them navigate their responsibilities within the department.
Collaborate with others to create and/or oversee professional and engaging content.
Lead weekly Editorial meetings.