Editorial Intern, ONC

Are you a language enthusiast with an eagle eye for detail, ready to make a tangible impact on critical nonpartisan discourse? If you thrive on ensuring clarity, accuracy, and grammatical perfection, then ONC has an exciting opportunity for you. We are searching for a dedicated Editorial Intern to join our dynamic, fully remote team. This is your chance to contribute directly to our mission, helping us deliver high-quality, trustworthy news and policy solutions to a worldwide audience. Come help us ensure every word counts and every fact is flawless.

Overview

As an Editorial Intern at ONC, you'll be an indispensable part of our mission to provide nonpartisan news, opinions, and policy solutions. Our Editorial Desk is the final guardian of quality, ensuring everything ONC produces meets the highest standards before it reaches our readers. This means you will be one of the last sets of eyes on a diverse range of content. You could be working on anything from in-depth books and policy proposals to concise op-eds and our regular newsletters. This is a fully remote, worldwide opportunity, allowing you to contribute from wherever you are.

Key Responsibilities

Meticulously correct grammatical, spelling, and stylistic errors in all ONC written content.
Conduct thorough fact-checking to ensure accuracy and prevent any misstatements in our publications.
Collaborate closely with our Policy Content Writers and various teams across the organization.
Maintain consistent and clear communication with the Editorial Team Lead and Managing Editor regarding project statuses and deadlines.
Potentially gain experience operating the backend of our website to review and approve external writer submissions.

Requirements

Exceptional understanding of English grammar, punctuation, and major style guides (e.g., AP, Chicago).
A meticulous eye for detail and an unwavering commitment to accuracy.
Proven research and fact-checking abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated and capable of working independently, as well as collaboratively, in a remote team setting.
A genuine interest in nonpartisan news, public policy, and ONC's mission.
Successful candidates will undergo a competency assessment during the interview process, involving an editing task.

What You'll Gain

Develop invaluable hands-on editorial skills, from rigorous copyediting to comprehensive fact-checking.
Gain practical experience working within a respected nonpartisan organization.
Receive mentorship and guidance from experienced editorial professionals.
Enhance your understanding of policy analysis and content creation.
Potentially learn about content management systems and web publishing workflows.
Build a strong portfolio of impactful work in a global, remote environment.
Opportunities to network with professionals across various fields.