Journalism Team Lead – Remote Job at Our National Conversation | Find My Remote

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

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.