About the role#
The Editorial Intern supports the mission of Our National Conversation by ensuring the quality and nonpartisan nature of published materials. This role involves reviewing books, policy proposals, op-eds, and newsletters before they are published to the website and mobile app. Interns collaborate with policy writers and the editorial leadership team to maintain consistency across all content.
What you'll do#
- Edit written content to ensure grammatical integrity and stylistic consistency.
- Fact-check materials to prevent errors and maintain accuracy.
- Ensure all published work reflects a commitment to nonpartisanship, ideological diversity, and civil debate.
- Participate in civil dialogue with a diverse group of conservative, progressive, and moderate writers.
- Coordinate with script writers and core content writers to maintain consistency across all materials.
- Attend weekly editorial team meetings and organization-wide meetings held every other week.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program for English, Literature, Political Science, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
- Exceptional writing skills in English.
- Ability to work remotely and manage your own schedule to meet deadlines.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to remain responsive and consistent.
- High attention to detail.
- Prior editing experience, specifically with AP style, is preferred.
- Experience with Google Workspace is preferred.
- Authorization to intern in the United States.
Location & details#
- This is a remote, unpaid internship based in Los Angeles, California.
- The position requires a commitment of at least one full semester.
- Work is primarily conducted via Zoom and Slack.
About Our National Conversation (ONC)
Our National Conversation is a non-profit organization based in Los Angeles. Founded in 2021, the group produces educational materials and operates a media outlet to address political partisanship. It employs 82 people. The organization focuses on promoting solutions to national challenges through public dialogue.
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