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Our National Conversation (ONC) · 1 month ago

Progressive Writer Intern

United States

Internship

Remote

Intern

Our National Conversation (ONC) seeks to reduce partisanship and promote effective solutions to America’s challenges. The Progressive Writer Intern will focus on writing political content, including OpEds and Policy Proposals, while participating in a collaborative environment that emphasizes nonpartisanship and civil debate.

AssociationCharityNon Profit

No H1B

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 civil dialogue with conservative, progressive, and moderate writers focused on our 8 policy areas: Governance, Economics, Infrastructure, Healthcare, Foreign Policy and Defense, Justice and Public Safety, Social Issues, and Science, Environment and Technology

Participate in podcasts, events, and other tasks as needed

Qualification

Policy research experienceExceptional writing skillsGoogle Workspace experienceVerbal communication skillsInterest in political scienceEffective communication

Required

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

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

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

A writing sample is required to be considered for this position