Remote Policy & Proposals Writing Intern

Cartwheel; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 689,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Job summary

Cartwheel is a remote, paid internship opportunity starting September 2026, focused on storytelling and persuasive writing for youth mental health in K-12 education. You’ll craft proposal sections, translate data into compelling prose, and shape narratives for governors, legislators, and school decision-makers.

This early-career role works with leadership and the Government Partnerships team, offering flexible hourly or project-based engagement and a path to build a reusable content library.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a journalism or writing program, or equivalent independent experience.
• Strong raw writing talent with a portfolio of published work.
• Experience writing for busy, skeptical audiences not expert in the subject.
• Sharp editorial instincts to identify what's missing or bloated.
• Ability to tailor content by audience and context.
• Coachable and eager to learn quickly in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Genuine interest in youth mental health, education, or public policy.
• Open to flexible work arrangements: hourly, project-based, or fellowship-style.

Responsibilities

• Draft a section of statewide RFP responses or sole-source justification packages.
• Turn rough outcomes data into clear, compelling prose for proposals.
• Draft short briefings or one-pagers for specific policymakers.
• Transform stories or school results into concise, persuasive narratives.
• Tighten drafts and build out reusable content for the team.

Skills

Writing talent

Portfolio

Audience targeting

Editorial instincts

Tailor content

Deadline-driven

Flexible arrangements

Youth health interest

Education

Journalism program

Job description

Cartwheel is a remote, paid internship opportunity starting September 2026, focused on storytelling and persuasive writing for youth mental health in K-12 education. You’ll craft proposal sections, translate data into compelling prose, and shape narratives for governors, legislators, and school decision-makers.

This early-career role works with leadership and the Government Partnerships team, offering flexible hourly or project-based engagement and a path to build a reusable content library.