Summer Editorial Intern

American Oversight • Washington, DC

4d • $21 • Remote

About The Position

AO is seeking a full-time Summer Editorial Intern to join its team.

Reporting to the Senior Content Manager, the Summer Editorial Intern supports the Editorial team in many respects, primarily by regularly monitoring the news, managing our library of government records, and participating in valuable projects that advance AO’s mission. Editorial Interns will receive practical experience working in a nonprofit environment. This position is an ideal opportunity for individuals interested in public policy, investigative journalism, and public archives.

The Summer Editorial Intern is expected to work full-time hours (max. 35 hours per week) and will coordinate with their supervisor to determine their weekly work schedule. This internship’s term is 10 weeks, from June to August (subject to change). The exact start and end dates will be determined when a candidate is selected for this internship.

Requirements

• An enthusiastic interest in journalism, communications, public archives, and government transparency and accountability.
• Comfort with the daily news cycle and the ability to make judgments on which stories might be most relevant or useful to AO’s mission.
• Sharp attention to detail, dependable organizational skills, and an interest in projects that involve public record archives and file management.
• Strong writing, research, and oral communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency and familiarity with common software such as Microsoft 365.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.

Nice To Haves

• Commitment to public interest advocacy and government accountability.
• An interest in learning how to use archival and journalism tools to preserve historical records.
• A demonstrated history of related coursework or other relevant experience as a student, recent graduate, or entry-level worker.
• Prior experience working collaboratively within a team.
• We encourage individuals to apply even if they do not have any of the desired qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Content Manager with assessing and organizing AO’s collection of government records for our public-facing online archive.
• Identify and track news coverage related to AO’s priority issues and create a daily review of relevant stories from key outlets.
• Collaborate with other editorial team members by helping with various writing or social media tasks deemed appropriate for the position.
• Learn about the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and state open records laws, and gain first-hand experience learning how they can advance an organization’s mission.
• Attend and participate in Editorial and all-staff meetings, with regular opportunities for cross-team collaboration.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed