Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Our National Conversation (ONC) seeks to reduce partisanship and promote effective solutions to America’s challenges through media, educational materials, and dialogue. The Conservative Writer Intern will create political content such as OpEds and Policy Proposals, collaborate with diverse writers, and participate in podcasts, events, and other assignments while supporting nonpartisan and civil debate.
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
Skills
- 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)
- 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
- Must be authorized to intern in the U.S
- Proficient verbal communication/speaking skills are a plus
- Experience in policy research, political commentary, political science, or a related domain preferred
- Google Workspace experience preferred
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- College credit
- Professional networking
- Skills and resume-building experience
- Remote work arrangement
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