What are the responsibilities and job description for the Journalism Team Lead position at Our National Conversation (ONC)?
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:
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:
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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.
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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.