Job Description
Our National Conversation is building a non-partisan solution platform for American policy issues. The Podcast Intern will contribute to ONC’s mission of providing non-partisan news, opinions, and policy solutions by assisting with the production of Our National Conversation (ONC)’s podcast. This intern must be creative and a good team player. The podcast intern can be responsible for the recording of podcasts, editing of podcasts, outreach and scheduling of experts, ensuring the completion of episode outlines for each of the 3 segments, and the publishing of all finished episodes.
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. The duration of this internship can be as short as a semester or as long as a year or more depending on their performance. Many people choose to extend their internship past the amount of time they initially committed to. Interns must commit to at least the end of the Fall semester (December 16th, 2022).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Completing deliverables marked on the content calendar and suggesting ideas for approval on the content calendar
Executing the production of podcast episodes including shooting, sound, and editing of the content and sending it to the podcast team lead in a timely manner
Understanding key audiences for different ONC podcast segments and developing targeting strategies to drive engagement in regard to ONC’s video content
Effectively communicating with other ONC team members (Slack, Email, Zoom)
COMPENSATION: This is not a paid position.
BENEFITS: Flexible schedule, college credit, professional networking, and resume-building experience.
Qualifications
Familiar with podcast styles and trends
Understanding of basic file management
Preferably majoring in Communications, Video & Graphic Arts, Film/Video Production, Script Writing or related fields; and/or passionate about Film Studies, Video Production, and/or Communication
Effectively communicating and working with a small team
Knowledge of Sound and Editing a plus
Ability to attend weekly organization-wide meetings
Ability to attend weekly Podcast team meetings
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.