Journalism Team Lead at Our National Conversation

United States

Company Description 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 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. Qualifications 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. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.