Winter Intern

About Alochanna

Alochanna means "discussion," and that's what we're here for. We're a new, youth-led community that talks about India's history, politics, society, culture, and current affairs in a way that's easy to follow, backed by facts, and fair to every side.

The Role

• This is a remote, unpaid, part-time internship with flexible hours.
• We are looking for 7 interns across 6 departments: Research, Content Writing, Video Editing, Strategy & Growth, People & Operations, and Human Resources.
• Everyone joins our regular online team and editorial meetings.
• You will be encouraged to pitch ideas, ask questions, and help keep our voice honest, respectful, and fact-based.

Key Responsibilities (Department Specific)

• Research: Dig into the background of a topic and check facts.
• Content Writing: Write articles, scripts, and social media posts.
• Video Editing: Work on reels and short videos.
• Strategy & Growth: Look at what's working on our platforms, plan content and campaigns, and find new ways to reach and grow our community.
• People & Operations and Human Resources: Keep projects and schedules on track and help with recruitment and onboarding.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Genuinely curious about Indian history, politics, society, and culture.
• Ability to disagree without disrespecting others.
• Clear writing ability in English.
• Ability to turn a lot of information into something simple.
• Ability to research online, check where information comes from, and give it proper context.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while staying part of a team.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace and Slack (for Operations and HR).

Bonus Skills & Interests

• Hindi or Odia language proficiency.
• A feel for how Instagram, X, and YouTube work.
• Basic video editing or design skills.
• Interest in social media trends, audience insights, and planning (for Strategy & Growth).

Qualifications

• Students, recent graduates, self-taught creators, and early-career professionals are welcome.
• Especially welcome if you come from humanities, social sciences, or media.
• No prior experience is needed.

What You'll Get

• On successful completion, an internship certificate.
• A Letter of Recommendation based on performance.
• Credit for work published on our social media and website.
• Feedback and guidance from the team.
• Work that can be added to your portfolio.
• Interns may be considered for future paid roles, based on performance, as we grow (not guaranteed).

How to Apply

• Send your resume to [email protected] with the subject line "Internship Application – [Department Name]".
• Fill out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/2KkiuNKQixdgmNsd7