Journalism Team Lead

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 Americas challenges. Powered by Americas 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 ONCs 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.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Intern