About the role#
The Social Media Content Intern helps ONC reach and engage audiences by developing short-form video content for platforms like Instagram Reels and TikTok. You will focus on videos that are entertaining, accessible, and educational while supporting our mission to reduce partisanship. This role is for someone who is comfortable on camera and can translate complex civic and policy topics into videos people want to watch.
What you'll do#
- Develop ideas and create short-form videos for Instagram, TikTok, and other relevant channels.
- Appear on camera to deliver content in a natural, confident, and engaging way.
- Write hooks, scripts, talking points, and storyboards that make civic topics approachable.
- Film and edit videos using mobile or desktop tools, including adding captions, cuts, transitions, and platform-native formats.
- Track social media trends, sounds, and audience behaviors to see what fits our voice.
- Balance entertainment with education, accuracy, and nonpartisan framing.
- Work with writers, designers, and our podcast team to repurpose content across platforms.
- Participate in feedback sessions and deliver content on agreed timelines.
What you'll need#
- Comfort appearing in front of a camera and speaking to an audience.
- Experience creating videos or social media content through school, personal projects, clubs, or work.
- Familiarity with Instagram, TikTok, Reels, and current short-form video trends.
- Ability to make content concise, visually engaging, and easy to follow.
- Creativity, reliability, and an interest in our mission.
- Ability to check claims and present political or civic topics fairly and accurately.
- Majors in Communications, Marketing, Media Studies, Journalism, or Political Science are relevant to this work.
Location & details#
- This is a remote position.
- Collaboration happens through Zoom, Slack, and Google Workspace.
- You must have access to a device capable of recording video.
- This is an unpaid internship.
- We offer a flexible schedule and the potential for college credit if approved by your institution.
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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