Washington, D.C.
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Reason is the monthly magazine of “free minds and free markets.” Founded in 1968, the magazine covers politics, culture, and ideas through a provocative mix of news, analysis, commentary, and reviews. Reason and Reason.com provide a refreshing alternative to right-wing and left-wing outlets by making a principled case for liberty and individual choice in all areas of human activity.
About the Role
Are you a journalist just starting out who loves free minds and free markets? Reason wants to hire you.
The ideal candidate will possess the ability to write quickly and clearly for a mass audience, a basic understanding of politics and public policy, and an appreciation for the libertarian worldview. Candidates should be comfortable working in a flexible, collaborative environment, be open to taking edits and assignments, and eager to pitch ideas of their own as well. We always appreciate applicants who already have an area of expertise, but we’re also fine with an applicant who is comfortable doing a little bit of everything, from exploring the details of tax legislation to reporting on statehouse shenanigans, police misconduct, and the latest in unregulated cloning technology. Professional journalism experience isn’t required, but a willingness to learn is.
This is an early career position based in Washington, D.C., and reports to Deputy Managing Editor Jeff Luse.
About the Fellowship
The fellowship is a year-long, full-time, paid position with benefits and a great opportunity for entry-level or early-career talent. The experience will give you a 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. Past fellows have remained with Reason in a permanent capacity or moved on to other opportunities in our network.
Responsibilities
- Writing daily news items for Reason.com
- Pitching and reporting out longer-form stories in your area(s) of interest, as time allows
- Crafting topical short pieces for Reason‘s print magazine
- Assisting with other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- At least three published clips
- Grasp of journalistic practices and ethics
- Sharp organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to think about news stories from a libertarian angle
- On-camera experience preferred but not required
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following materials in one PDF document:
- A cover letter detailing your alignment with Reason’s mission, your interest in the position, and how your experience has prepared you for this role
- Resume
- Two or three writing samples of published work
Applications should be submitted to https://reason.org/jobs-apply/.
Any questions can be directed to Talent Manager Lydia Ocampo, who is managing the search process: lydia.ocampo@reason.org.
While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.