Actor

Our National Conversation (ONC); Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonpartisan political conversation site is seeking 3-4 drama, theater, and debate majors to act in short videos and content. This role offers hands-on experience with no pay, requiring a commitment of 4-6 hours per week, and remote collaboration. Ideal candidates will be high-energy performers with a creative flair.

Qualifications

• Current or recent graduate majoring in drama, theater or debate.
• High-energy performer with expressive acting skills.
• Comfortable producing comedic content with a 'Saturday Night Live' vibe.

Responsibilities

• Act in short videos and other content as the face of ONC.
• Join two mandatory meetings per week (30–60 minutes each).
• Commit 4–6 hours of work per week.

Skills

Expressive acting skills

High-energy performance

Comfortable producing comedic content

Remote collaboration

Education

Degree in drama, theater or debate

Job description

Company Description

Our National Conversation (ONC) is a nonpartisan political conversation site devoted to balanced and civil conversations designed to make America a better country.

Republicans, Democrats and Independents – all are welcome at ONC.

Our motto: “less hate, more debate.”

We are largely powered by Gen Z students – America’s future leaders – who produce articles, events, podcasts and more. Experienced professionals mentor our students.

Though many applaud our mission, ONC is not well‑known. It’s time to change that. We need to add more excitement to our mix. Our students tend to be very earnest policy wonks – kinda dry – and we need to do more to produce content that can go viral. Both types of content are complementary and compatible. We have some ideas for short videos we think will work. We need high‑energy actors to bring them to life.

Job Description

We seek 3–4 drama, theater and debate majors to become the face of ONC and act out short videos and other content. Past interns have produced successful content such as “Explain That to Me Again?” and “Ask a Question of the Day.” Your creative ideas are also welcome.

There is no pay at this time, but you will gain excellent hands‑on experience and the chance to build your resume.

Responsibilities

• Act in short videos and other content as the face of ONC.
• Join two mandatory meetings per week (30–60 minutes each).
• Commit 4–6 hours of work per week.
• Communicate remotely via Slack, Google Drive and Zoom.
• Commit to at least two or three semesters of participation.

Qualifications

• Current or recent graduate majoring in drama, theater or debate.
• High‑energy performer with expressive acting skills.
• Comfortable producing comedic content with a “Saturday Night Live” vibe.
• Ability to collaborate remotely and adhere to a semester schedule.
• Provide a 2–4 paragraph cover letter, resume and links to relevant video clips or social media posts.

Additional Information

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