[Hiring] Journalism Team Lead @Our National Conversation

Role Description

The Journalism Team Lead will contribute to ONC’s mission of providing non-partisan news, opinions, and policy solutions by leading a team of editorial interns.

• Delegate tasks to interns within the department, assigning responsibilities based on their strengths and expertise.
• Provide guidance and support to interns, ensuring they have the necessary resources and assistance to excel in their roles.
• Actively coach interns, fostering their professional development and helping them navigate their responsibilities within the department.
• May collaborate with others to create and/or oversee professional and engaging content.

This position is remote, with work primarily conducted over Zoom and Slack, so applicants must be comfortable coordinating in a remote environment and are expected to maintain a high level of communication.

Time Commitment: 10 hours per week

Qualifications

• This role would be particularly good for those working towards a degree in Journalism, Script Writing, Creative Writing, Media Studies, English/Literature, and/or related fields.
• Public speaking skills and ability to “think outside the box” required.
• Responsive, consistent, and effective communicator, even during conflict.
• A self-starter who is willing to take initiative and complete tasks.
• Ability to work remotely and on their own schedule in order to make deadlines.
• Google Workspace experience preferred.
• Ability to lead weekly Editorial meetings.
• Must be authorized to intern in the U.S.

Requirements

• This is not a paid position.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule.
• College credit.
• Professional networking.
• Resume-building experience.