Join The Common Ground Project USA
The Common Ground Project USA is always looking for thoughtful, driven people who want to make a difference. If you care about meaningful conversations, honest storytelling, and bringing people together, this may be the right place for you.
Joining our team means more than filling a role. You will help build a growing movement from the ground up, share your ideas, and play a real part in shaping where we go next. Your voice, creativity, and contributions matter here.
Along the way, you will meet inspiring guests, creators, and community leaders while gaining experiences beyond a typical position. From working behind the scenes to attending special events, every opportunity helps us grow together and move the mission forward.
This is more than a position.
It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful from the beginning.
If you want your work to matter, your voice to be heard, and your efforts to help impact the world—this could be the place for you.
You Should Apply If:
- You believe in the mission of bringing people together through meaningful conversation and personal stories
- You are curious about different perspectives and enjoy thoughtful discussion
- You are self-motivated and excited to help build something from the ground up
- You want real-world experience in podcasting, media, journalism, or digital content
- You are willing to put in effort now to help grow something that could become much bigger
- You enjoy engaging with people and building community both online and offline
This Might NOT Be the Right Fit If:
- You are only looking for a quick paycheck without interest in the mission
- You prefer highly structured corporate environments with clearly defined roles
- You are uncomfortable hearing or engaging with perspectives different from your own
- You are not willing to collaborate, learn, and grow alongside a developing organization
- You are not interested in contributing to a mission-driven media platform
Our Culture
At The Common Ground Project USA, we value respectful dialogue, curiosity, and the pursuit of truth over easy agreement. Our goal is to create conversations that challenge ideas while still bringing people together.
We believe the best conversations happen when people are willing to listen, question, and learn from one another.
If that sounds like the kind of community you want to be part of, we encourage you to apply.
While the roles are unpaid initially, team members may receive:
Opportunities to grow into larger roles as The Common Ground Project USA continues to expand
Unique gifts or merchandise from podcast guests
Opportunities to build meaningful connections with inspiring people
Hands-on experience working in a growing media organization
OPEN POSITIONS:
DIGITAL MARKETING/SEO
The Common Ground Project USA is looking for a motivated Digital Marketing and SEO Intern who is passionate about media, audience growth, online engagement, and mission-driven work.
Role Overview
In this role, you will help grow the online presence of The Common Ground Project USA. You will support website optimization, search visibility, social media strategy, content promotion, and audience development across our digital platforms.
This is a strong opportunity for someone seeking hands-on experience in digital marketing, SEO, content strategy, analytics, and media promotion while contributing to a growing organization focused on meaningful conversations and community.
Responsibilities
- Improve website pages using SEO best practices
- Research keywords related to podcast episodes, social topics, guests, and community interests
- Write or improve page titles, descriptions, headings, and website copy
- Help create digital marketing plans for podcast episodes, live streams, articles, and special projects
- Schedule and promote content across YouTube and social media platforms
- Review website, social media, and YouTube analytics
- Identify opportunities to increase traffic, engagement, subscribers, and audience reach
- Help improve local and national search visibility
- Support email marketing and audience outreach
- Track results and provide ideas based on performance data
- Stay informed about trends in SEO, social media, podcast marketing, and digital content
What We’re Looking For
- Interest in digital marketing, SEO, social media, or content strategy
- Strong written communication skills
- Basic understanding of websites, search engines, and social media platforms
- Comfortable reviewing analytics and performance data
- Creative thinker with strong attention to detail
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Passion for meaningful conversations, storytelling, and diverse perspectives
- Experience with WordPress, Google Analytics, Canva, YouTube, or SEO tools is helpful but not required
Position Details
This position begins as an unpaid internship designed for individuals looking to gain real-world experience in digital marketing, SEO, media promotion, and audience development.
Journalist / Writer / Moderator
The Common Ground Project USA is seeking a motivated Journalist / Writer / Moderator who is passionate about meaningful conversations, storytelling, and engaging with communities around important issues.
Role Overview
In this role, you will help shape the written voice and community engagement of The Common Ground Project USA. You will write articles on relevant social topics, create blog posts connected to each podcast episode, and help interact with our audience during live broadcasts and across social media platforms.
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to gain experience in journalism, media production, community engagement, and digital content creation while contributing to a mission-driven organization.
Responsibilities
- Write blog posts for each episode of The Common Ground Podcast
- Write articles about important social, cultural, and community issues aligned with our mission
- Assist in outreach to potential dream guests by writing invitations encouraging them to appear on the podcast
- Serve as a moderator during our Monday Happy Hour live stream, interacting with viewers and helping guide conversation
- Encourage audience participation and engagement during live broadcasts
- Help promote episodes and posts by interacting with audiences on YouTube and social media platforms
What We’re Looking For
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Interest in journalism, storytelling, or media
- Someone comfortable interacting with live audiences online
- Passion for meaningful conversations and diverse perspectives
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
Position Details
This position begins as an unpaid internship designed for individuals looking to gain real-world experience in podcast media, journalism, and community engagement.
On-Air Talent (Podcast Host / Apprentice)
The Common Ground Project USA is always looking for up-and-coming podcasters and personalities who want to develop their voice, build their brand, and be part of a growing media platform.
If you have a passion for conversation, storytelling, and engaging with audiences, this could be the opportunity to start or grow your journey in podcasting.
Role Overview
As an On-Air Talent Apprentice, you will work closely with our team to learn the fundamentals of podcast hosting, interviewing, audience engagement, and content creation. We will help train and mentor you as you develop your on-air presence and refine your voice as a creator.
Our goal is to help you grow into your own show, develop your personal brand, or potentially become a regular part of The Common Ground Project USA network.
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on training in podcasting, interviewing, and hosting
- Experience creating content for YouTube and podcast platforms
- Opportunities to work alongside experienced hosts and guests
- The chance to develop your own podcast concept or show
- Access to a growing network of creators, guests, and audiences
Position Details
This position begins as an unpaid apprenticeship designed to provide real-world experience in podcast production and hosting.
Join the Movement
The Common Ground Project USA was created with a simple but powerful belief: we have more in common than what separates us.
In a world where conversations often turn into arguments and people are pushed into opposing corners, we are building a platform where stories connect, perspectives collide, and purpose is found in the middle.
Through The Common Ground Podcast, our articles, and our community engagement, we are working to create a space where meaningful dialogue can happen—where people can challenge ideas, share experiences, and discover common ground even when they disagree.
But movements are not built by one or two people.
They are built by teams of passionate individuals who believe in the mission and are willing to help bring it to life.
If you want your work to matter…
If you want to help shape meaningful conversations…
If you want to be part of building something from the ground up…
Then we invite you to join us.
Your voice matters.
Your ideas matter.
And together, we can help create conversations that move the world forward.
Join the movement.
