Podcast Production Intern

Our National Conversation•Los Angeles, CA

63d•Remote

About The Position

The Podcast Intern contributes to ONC’s mission of providing nonpartisan news, opinions, and policy solutions by assisting with the production of Our National Conversation (ONC)’s podcast. This intern is responsible for, including but not limited to, the recording of podcasts, editing of podcasts, ensuring the research and completion of episode outlines are completed by the deadline, and the publishing of all finished episodes. The Podcast intern must be creative and a good team player. 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. This intern must commit to at least the end of the Summer semester (December 8th, 2025). However, many people choose to extend their internship past the amount of time they initially committed to, provided their performance meets the required standards. Compensation: This is not a paid position. Benefits: Flexible schedule, college credit, professional networking, and resume-building experience.

Requirements

Preferably majoring in Communications, Video & Graphic Arts, Film/Video Production, Script Writing or related fields; and/or passionate about Film Studies, Video Production, and/or Communication
Familiar with podcast styles and trends
Understanding of basic file management
Knowledge of Sound Editing required
Responsive, consistent, and effective communicator, even during conflict
Ability to work remotely and on their own schedule in order to make deadlines
Google Workspace experience preferred
Ability to attend the weekly Organization-Wide meetings
Ability to attend the weekly Podcast team meetings
Must be authorized to intern in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Video Editing preferred
Google Workspace experience preferred

Responsibilities

Completing deliverables marked on the content calendar and suggesting ideas for approval on the content calendar
Executing the production of podcast episodes including writing, recording, and editing of the content and sending finalized content to the podcast team lead in a timely manner
Understanding key audiences for different ONC podcast segments and developing targeting strategies to drive engagement in regard to ONC’s video content
Effectively communicating with other ONC team members (Slack, Email, Zoom)