Jobs at Our National Conversation (ONC)

Creates and edits concise media and marketing content, including civic education posts, podcast descriptions, summaries, captions, scripts, and promotional copy. The intern researches and adapts complex information into engaging, accurate, nonpartisan content; proofreads for clarity and consistency; collaborates with writers, producers, designers, and leadership; incorporates feedback; and meets deadlines in a remote team.

Creates short-form video content for Instagram, TikTok, and other social channels. Develops hooks, scripts, talking points, storyboards, and edited videos; appears on camera; tracks trends; and presents civic and policy topics accurately and nonpartisanly. Collaborates with writers, designers, and podcast staff to repurpose content, incorporate feedback, and meet deadlines. The role is remote and unpaid, with a semester commitment.

Produces ONC podcast episodes by researching outlines, writing, recording, editing, and publishing content. Creates episode titles, thumbnails, short-form reels, and platform descriptions, while developing audience targeting and engagement strategies. Collaborates remotely through Slack, email, and Zoom, meets content-calendar deadlines, and supports podcast reach through social media and marketing ideas.

Writes political content, including OpEds and policy proposals, while supporting ONC’s nonpartisan mission. Collaborates with writers across ideological perspectives, participates in civil dialogue, podcasts, events, and weekly meetings, and maintains consistent communication in a remote environment. The intern must produce high-quality work, meet deadlines, and demonstrate interest in one or more policy areas. Exceptional writers may contribute to a book project.