Intern Moderate Writer Intern

Job Title: Moderate Writer Intern

Reports To: Core Content Team Lead and the Managing Editor

Job Description: 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 OpEds and Policy Proposals. Though Writers will be responsible for producing their own content, the process will be collaborative, with respectful, nonpartisan political discussion. Exceptional writers may be given the opportunity to help write a book. In addition to diverse content, this intern will participate in podcasts, events, and other assignments.

The intern must ensure ONC's commitment to nonpartisanship, ideological diversity, and civil debate is evident in all published work. The Core Content Writers consist of conservative, progressive, and moderate writers. The team focuses on 8 policy areas: Governance, Economics, Infrastructure, Healthcare, Foreign Policy and Defense, Justice and Public Safety, Social Issues, and Science, Environment and Technology. The intern must have interest and experience in at least one of these areas, preferably two or three.

The Core Content Department meets Fridays at 6:30pm (EST). Applicants must submit a writing sample.

Responsibilities:

• Create consistent content for the website.
• Ensure ONC's commitment to nonpartisanship, ideological diversity, and civil debate.
• Participate in civil dialogue with writers.
• Participate in podcasts, events, and other tasks.

Requirements:

• Exceptional writing skills (English).
• Proficient verbal communication.
• Responsive, consistent communication.
• Experience in policy research, political commentary, or related domain (preferred).
• Enthusiasm for ONC’s mission and values.
• Ability to work remotely, meet deadlines.
• Google Workspace experience (preferred).
• Attend weekly Organization-Wide and Core Content Department meetings.
• Authorized to intern in the U.S.
• Must submit writing sample.

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