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Writer Intern

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Location

California

Posted

100 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Bachelor DegreeEnglish

Job Description

• The Progressive 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 Progressive 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 will be very collaborative, with lots of political discussion in a respectful, nonpartisan environment. • Exceptional writers may be given the opportunity to help write a book that will be published by ONC. • In addition to ensuring that diverse content appears on the site, this intern will participate in podcasts, events, and other assignments as needed. • 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 the team will continue to focus on our 8 policy areas, Governance, Economics, Infrastructure, Healthcare, Foreign Policy and Defense, Justice and Public Safety, Social Issues, and Science, Environment and Technology. • This intern must have interest and experience in at least one of these areas, preferably two or three. • The Core Content Department will meet on Friday’s at 6:30pm (EST) with all writers, mentors, the Core Content Team Lead, and the Managing Editor.

Job Requirements

  • 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
  • Enthusiasm for ONC’s mission and values, including a willingness to participate in polite debate with people of diverse and opposing political perspectives
  • 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 (mandatory) meetings
  • Ability to attend weekly (Friday) Core Content Department (mandatory) meetings
  • Must be authorized to intern in the U.S.

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule
  • college credit
  • professional networking
  • resume-building experience

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