Conservative Writer Intern

Our National Conversation (ONC)

. Write political content for ONC, including high-quality OpEds and Policy Proposals for the website .

Posted 10/5/2026internshipRemote • California • United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates exceptional writing and verbal communication skills, with a strong ability to engage in civil dialogue across diverse political perspectives. Proficient in policy research and committed to ONC's mission, while effectively coordinating in a remote environment.

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Exceptional Writing SkillsPolicy Research ExperienceVerbal Communication SkillsGoogle Workspace ExperienceInterest in Policy Areas

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Hard Skills

WritingPolicy ResearchPolitical CommentaryContent CreationEditing

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationConflict ResolutionResponsivenessTeam CollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

ZoomSlackGoogle Workspace

Industry Keywords

Political ScienceJournalismPublic PolicyMedia StudiesInternational Relations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Write political content for ONC, including high-quality OpEds and Policy Proposals for the website
Create consistent website content with a team of Core Content writers
Ensure nonpartisanship, ideological diversity, and civil debate are reflected in published work
Participate in civil dialogue with conservative, progressive, and moderate writers across eight policy areas
Participate in podcasts, events, and other assignments as needed
Potentially help write a book published by ONC
Coordinate primarily through Zoom and Slack
Attend weekly Organization-Wide meetings and Friday Core Content Department meetings at 6:30pm EST

Requirements

What you’ll need

Working towards a degree in Political Science, Journalism, English or Literature, Public Policy, Media Studies, International Relations, and/or related fields
Exceptional writing skills in English
Proficient verbal communication/speaking skills are a plus
Responsive, consistent, and effective communicator, even during conflict
Experience in policy research, political commentary, political science, or a related domain preferred
Enthusiasm for ONC’s mission and values, including willingness to participate in polite debate with people of diverse and opposing political perspectives
Ability to work remotely and on own schedule in order to meet deadlines
Google Workspace experience preferred
Ability to attend weekly Organization-Wide meetings
Ability to attend weekly Core Content Department meetings
Must be authorized to intern in the U.S.
Must submit a writing sample with the application
Must commit to at least the end of the current semester
Must be comfortable coordinating in a remote environment and maintain a high level of communication
Interest and experience in at least one of ONC’s policy areas, preferably two or three

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible schedule
College credit
Professional networking
Skills and resume-building experience