Script Writing/ Creative Writing Intern in Los Angeles, CA id-7014

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OUR NATIONAL CONVERSATION (ONC) seeks to become a national gathering place where American citizens from all walks of life can engage in intelligent, civil, and inclusive conversations about politics and public policy.

Our goal is to get America talking again, with an eye toward making America a better country.

Job Description

Job Title: Script Writing/Creative Writing Intern

Report to: Script Writing/Creative Writing Team Lead and Director of Media

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MISSION STATEMENT

OUR NATIONAL CONVERSATION (ONC) seeks to become a national gathering place where American citizens from all walks of life can engage in intelligent, civil, and inclusive conversations about politics and public policy.

Our goal is to get America talking again, with an eye toward making America a better country.

Job Description:

The Script Writing/Creative Writing Intern will contribute to ONC’s mission of providing nonpartisan news, opinions, and policy solutions by crafting original, humorous, informative and compelling scripts for our video segments. The Script Writing/Creative Writing intern will collaborate with different core content writers to ensure that scripts cover a wide range of political topics such as environmental policies and economic issues. This intern may also have the opportunity to work with the Graphic Design Team and Director of Media by crafting headlines for advertisements. This position is ideal for someone who is excited about creative writing, the multifaceted nature of politics, and the intersection of humor and politics.

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. This intern must commit to at least the end of the Fall semester (December 16th, 2023). However, many people choose to extend their internship past the amount of time they initially committed to, provided their performance meets the required standards.

Benefits: Flexible schedule, college credit, professional networking, and resume-building experience.

Compensation: This is not a paid position.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications

Requirements: The Script Writing/ Creative Writing Intern should have the following skills, education, and experience:

  • Preferably majoring in Film/Video Production, Script Writing or related fields; and/or passionate about Political Script Writing or Political Humor
  • Creative writing skills and ability to “think outside the box” required
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English) are required
  • Responsive, consistent, and effective communicator, even during conflict
  • Ability to work remotely and on their own schedule in order to make deadlines
  • Google Workspace experience preferred
  • Sense of humor preferred
  • Ability to attend weekly company-wide meetings
  • Ability to attend weekly Script Writing/Creative Writing Team meetings
  • Must be authorized to intern in the U.S.

**Must attach writing sample with application.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Location: Los Angeles, CA

Job date: Wed, 06 Sep 2023 22:29:53 GMT

 

 

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