Moderate Writer Intern

Our National Conversation•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Remote

About The Position

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 Moderate Writer Intern will focus on writing political content for ONC, including but not necessarily limited to high-quality OpEds and Policy Proposals for ONC’s website. Though Writers will be responsible for producing their own content, the process can be collaborative. [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, 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. Benefits: Flexible schedule, college credit, professional networking, and resume-building experience. Compensation: This is not a paid position.

Requirements

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)
Responsive, consistent, and effective communicator, even during conflict
Ability to work remotely and on their own schedule in order to make deadlines
Ability to occasionally attend weekly All Hands meetings
Ability to attend weekly (Friday) Editorial meetings
Must be authorized to intern in the U.S.
Must submit writing sample with application

Nice To Haves

Experience in policy research, political commentary, political science, or a related domain preferred
Google Workspace experience preferred

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.