[Hiring] Progressive Writer Intern @Our National Conversation

Role Description

The Progressive 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 intern will focus on writing political content for ONC, including but not necessarily limited to high-quality OpEds and Policy Proposals for ONC’s website. Responsibilities include:

• Producing original content while collaborating with a team of core content writers.
• Ensuring ONC's commitment to nonpartisanship, ideological diversity, and civil debate is reflected in all published work.
• Participating in civil dialogue with conservative, progressive, and moderate writers focused on 8 policy areas:
  • Governance
  • Economics
  • Infrastructure
  • Healthcare
  • Foreign Policy and Defense
  • Justice and Public Safety
  • Social Issues
  • Science, Environment and Technology
• Participating in podcasts, events, and other tasks as needed.

This position is remote, with work primarily conducted over Zoom and Slack. Applicants must be comfortable coordinating in a remote environment and are expected to maintain a high level of communication. The intern must commit to at least the end of the Spring semester (April 30, 2026), with the possibility of extending the internship based on performance.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience in policy research, political commentary, political science, or a related domain preferred.
• 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 meet deadlines.
• Google Workspace experience preferred.
• 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.

Requirements

• A writing sample is required to be considered for this position.

Benefits

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

Company Description

OUR NATIONAL CONVERSATION (ONC) seeks to reduce partisanship and promote effective solutions to America’s challenges. Powered by America’s youth, we host a media outlet, produce educational materials, and facilitate dialogue intended to make America a better country.