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Reason advances a free society by developing, applying, and promoting libertarian principles, including individual liberty, free markets, and the rule of law. We use journalism and public policy research to influence the frameworks and actions of policymakers, journalists, and opinion leaders. 

The marketing team’s goal is to increase the audience for Reason’s videos, articles, newsletters, podcasts, and live events. Being a member of this team requires creativity, collaboration, comfort with experimentation, flexibility, and a focus on results. 

About the Role

Reason is seeking content creators, storytellers, and video journalists to join our growing marketing team and create social media videos for Reason. As a Vertical Video Specialist, you’ll be responsible for conceiving, producing, and appearing in short-form social media videos–such as YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, or TikToks–that advance Reason’s mission and appeal to a broad audience. 

The ideal candidate will have strong on-camera skills and storytelling skills, a knack for finding new topics or angles on current events, and a passion for exploring the kinds of stories often overlooked by mainstream media. We’re looking for someone with demonstrated experience in making successful videos for social media platforms. Alignment with Reason’s mission is a must, as well as the ability to work independently and prioritize effectively. You must be open to feedback, creative, motivated, focused on performance metrics, and a self-starter.

We will consider applicants without significant on-camera experience if they can point to successful video projects that do not involve on-camera work. 

Reporting to the Marketing Director, this is a full-time position as part of Reason’s Fellowship Program with the option to be in-office in Washington, D.C. or to work virtually anywhere in the US. 

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

  • Conceive and successfully pitch stories that align with Reason’s mission to promote free minds and free markets
  • Script engaging vertical videos with a strong hook, a clear, engaging story structure, and factual accuracy
  • Produce compelling visuals (in collaboration with video editors) that advance the story
  • Write compelling video titles, strong captions, and publish to social platforms
  • Ability to film yourself or collaborate with camerapeople to realize your vision
  • Participate in setting audience growth goals and creating plans to meet those goals

Qualifications

  • Alignment with Reason’s mission to advance libertarian principles
  • Strong familiarity with YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and other social media platforms
  • Proven ability to attract and engage a social media audience, on a brand or personal account
  • An existing portfolio of compelling vertical videos in which you created or played a significant part 
  • On-camera experience
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently
  • Excellent time management with the ability to prioritize various projects and online campaigns 

Bonus Qualifications

  • Experience with Adobe Premiere and After Effects
  • Experience with Sprout Social, Later, YouTube Studio, Meta Business Suite, and X 
  • A background in marketing or journalism

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
  • Links to at least three video projects you’ve worked on 

Applications should be submitted to https://reason.org/jobs-apply/. 

Any questions can be directed to Lydia Ocampo, Talent Manager, 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.