Media & Marketing Writer Intern

Our National Conversation (ONC)

. Write and revise short-form content for projects across the Media and Marketing Department .

Posted 11/2/2026internshipRemote • California • United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong writing and editing skills with a focus on short-form content creation, ensuring clarity, engagement, and alignment with organizational mission. Capable of summarizing complex information and adapting it for diverse audiences while collaborating effectively in a remote team environment.

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Strong Writing SkillsEditing SkillsContent SummarizationNonpartisan CommunicationRemote Team Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Short-Form WritingCopywritingProofreadingContent DevelopmentPodcast Description Writing

Soft Skills

Good JudgmentDependable CommunicationAbility to Work Independently

Industry Keywords

MediaMarketingCivic EngagementPublic PolicyEducational Content

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Write and revise short-form content for projects across the Media and Marketing Department
Support Care to Converse content with concise copy, summaries, prompts, and promotional material
Help develop Thursday Terminology posts explaining civic, political, and policy terms in accessible language
Write and edit podcast episode descriptions, titles, summaries, and promotional copy for publishing platforms
Adapt ideas and longer source material into short, engaging captions, scripts, blurbs, and audience-facing copy
Proofread for clarity, grammar, tone, factual accuracy, and consistency with ONC’s mission
Collaborate with team members, incorporate feedback, and meet agreed-upon deadlines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong writing and editing skills, especially short-form writing
Ability to summarize complex or lengthy information clearly while keeping it engaging
Good judgment about tone, audience, accuracy, and nonpartisan communication
Interest in media, marketing, civic engagement, public policy, or educational content
Dependable communication and ability to work independently in a remote team
Must commit to a 6 month agreement for the internship program

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unpaid internship position
Flexible schedule
College credit where approved by the applicant’s institution
Professional networking
Resume-building experience
Portfolio development may be possible with ONC approval