Journalism Team Lead

Our National Conversation (ONC)

Intern leading journalism team for ONC’s mission of reducing partisanship and promoting solutions. Collaborating remotely to guide editorial interns and oversee content creation.

Posted 5/10/2026internshipRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Pursuing 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible schedule
college credit
professional networking
resume-building experience

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Hard Skills & Tools

JournalismScript WritingCreative WritingMedia StudiesEnglishContent Creation

Soft Skills

Public SpeakingCommunicationCoachingDelegationInitiativeProblem SolvingProfessional DevelopmentConflict Resolution