Be a Reason Intern! 

Put your skills to work at Reason, the world’s most popular libertarian platform! Reason offers several internship opportunities three times a year. This 12-week long experience will give you the chance to explore and promote the principles of individual liberty, free markets, and the rule of law while building your resume and learning from seasoned professionals who share your passion for free minds and free markets. 

Internship positions vary based on organizational needs. Most commonly, internship areas include policy, marketing, journalism, and video production. 

Benefits Include: 

  • Paid Internship
  • Professional Development
  • Networking

Applications for summer 2026 will open on December 1st. Want a reminder? Send us your information, so we can contact you when applications are open! 

Summer 2026 Internships: 

  • Policy
  • Marketing
  • Journalism
  • Video Production 
  • Comedy Video Team
  • Design

Interested in applying for the summer? Send us your information, so we can contact you when applications are open!

2026 Internship Dates and Deadlines: 

  • Spring: Mid-January – mid-April
    • Deadline to Apply: November 22
  • Summer: Mid-May – mid-August
    • Deadline to Apply: March 1
  • Fall: Mid-September – mid-November
    • Deadline to Apply: July 17

Start and end dates are flexible. 

Any questions can be directed to Talent Manager Lydia Ocampo: lydia.ocampo@reason.org. 

A Special Thank You:

Reason’s internship programs, along with all of our activities, are made possible by the generous contributions of the many individuals, foundations, and corporations that support Reason. 

In addition, we have three special internship funds:

  • The Burton C. Gray Memorial Fund supports Reason magazine interns in the Washington, D.C. office
  • The Bud and Roseann Mattern Fund supports interns in all roles at Reason
  • The B & E Collins Foundation Fund supports interns in all roles at Reason