Progressive (Social Democratic) Political Journalist Intern

Job Description

Progressive (Social Democratic) Political Journalist Intern | Modern Treatise

The Tone:
This is a virtual and unpaid internship opportunity at Modern Treatise, a digital platform dedicated to providing in-depth reporting and insightful commentary. Modern Treatise covers a broad range of international developments and domestic political affairs, specifically curated for educated millennials in their late 20s to early 30s who appreciate intellectual depth and engage with a wide spectrum of perspectives, much like the readers of esteemed publications such as The Independent Institute, The New Statesman, The Spectator, and Tribune. This role is a unique chance to actively contribute to the progressive discourse and potentially establish oneself among influential social democratic voices by approaching complex political topics from a distinct politically center-left liberal perspective, directly aligning with Modern Treatise’s mission to foster informed and critical engagement.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Unpaid
• Location: Remote

• Mission: This intern will provide content from a politically center-left liberal perspective, focusing on progressive and social democratic viewpoints to engage an intellectual millennial audience with in-depth reporting and commentary.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Column Writing: Produce a weekly column, consistently delivering content from a clear leftist and social democratic perspective.
• Progressive Discourse Contribution: Actively engage with and contribute to the ongoing progressive discourse, helping to shape public conversation on key political issues.
• Center-Left Liberal Perspective: Develop content by consistently applying a politically center-left liberal viewpoint, aligning with the core editorial stance of Modern Treatise.
• Topical Coverage: Research and report on international developments and domestic political affairs, ensuring all content is timely and relevant to Modern Treatise’s scope.
• Engaging Content Creation: Craft sophisticated and insightful analysis designed to resonate with an audience of educated millennials, fostering intellectual engagement and valuing diverse perspectives.

The Must-Haves
• Background: An early career individual with a profound political alignment to the progressive and social democratic faction within the Democratic Party, specifically mirroring the ideologies championed by House Representatives Greg Casar, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
• Experience: Demonstrated previous writing experience, which must be clearly presented through the submission of three published clips as part of the application process.
• Skills:
* Advanced ability to comprehend and articulate complex political philosophies, moving beyond superficial or common political talking points.
* A proven capacity to analyze political subject matters by considering and integrating multiple diverse perspectives effectively.
* A strong commitment to producing work grounded in fact-based evidence, rather than relying on speculation or ideological wish-thinking.
• Bonus: While this is a virtual role, applicants residing in major metropolitan areas such as Metro Washington DC, San Francisco, Chicago, and New York are particularly encouraged to apply.