Journalism Team Lead

MISSION STATEMENT

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.

Job Title: Journalism Team Lead

Reports To: Head of Editorial Team

MISSION STATEMENT

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.

Job Description/Responsibilities: 

• The Journalism Team Lead will 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. 

This position is remote, with work primarily conducted over Zoom and Slack, so applicants must be comfortable coordinating in a remote environment and are expected to maintain a high level of communication. 

Time Commitment: 10 hours per week

Benefits: Flexible schedule, college credit, professional networking, and resume-building experience.

Compensation: This is not a paid position.

Requirements: The Journalism Team Lead should have the following skills, education, and experience:

• This role would be particularly good for those working towards 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.