Our National Conversation (ONC)
Our National Conversation (ONC)
51 – 200 Employees
B2CMediaNon-profit
Our National Conversation (ONC) is a nonpartisan nonprofit media platform focused on improving how Americans engage with politics and public policy. Through its work, ONC creates space for thoughtful, civil discussion across differing viewpoints and encourages people to move beyond hyper-partisan debate toward a more informed and constructive national conversation.

Conservative Writer Intern (Remote, California)

Unpaid remote internship with Our National Conversation (ONC) producing OpEds and policy proposals for a youth-powered nonprofit focused on nonpartisan dialogue and solutions to America’s challenges. Work with conservative, progressive, and moderate writers across multiple policy areas.

Description

  • Write OpEds and policy proposals for ONC’s website.
  • Produce regular website content with the Core Content writing team.
  • Reflect nonpartisanship, ideological diversity, and civil debate in published work.
  • Engage in civil dialogue with conservative, progressive, and moderate writers across eight policy areas.
  • Contribute to podcasts, events, and other assignments as needed.
  • Potentially contribute to a book published by ONC.
  • Coordinate primarily through Zoom and Slack.
  • Attend weekly organization-wide meetings and Friday Core Content Department meetings at 6:30 p.m. EST.

Requirements

  • Pursuing a degree in Political Science, Journalism, English or Literature, Public Policy, Media Studies, International Relations, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated excellence in written English.
  • Strong verbal communication and speaking skills are advantageous.
  • Communicate responsively, consistently, and effectively, including during conflict.
  • Experience with policy research, political commentary, political science, or a related field is preferred.
  • Support ONC’s mission and values, including a willingness to engage respectfully with people holding diverse and opposing political views.
  • Work remotely and manage your own schedule while meeting deadlines.
  • Experience with Google Workspace is preferred.
  • Available to attend weekly organization-wide meetings.
  • Available to attend weekly Core Content Department meetings.
  • Authorized to intern in the United States.
  • Submit a writing sample with the application.
  • Commit to the internship through at least the end of the current semester.
  • Comfortable coordinating remotely while maintaining strong communication.
  • Have interest or experience in at least one of ONC’s policy areas, preferably two or three.

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule.
  • College credit.
  • Professional networking opportunities.
  • Experience that builds professional skills and strengthens your resume.

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