Join Our Team
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.
About the Role
Reason is seeking a Producer for Free Media, a new YouTube show, and newsletter brought to you by Robby Soave. Responsibilities include generating content ideas based on the current news cycle, writing scripts, managing live recordings, editing segments, and preparing the segments for release. The ideal candidate is a news junkie with 3-5 years of experience in video and/or cable news production, a familiarity with Reason’s mission, and an appreciation for the libertarian worldview is a must.
Responsibilities
- Closely follow the news cycle to generate content ideas and topics
- Collaborate on the strategic vision of the show as part of the emerging alternative media landscape
- Ensure topics are relevant and engaging and can be understood by Reason’s audience
- Scriptwriting
- Edit segments in a timely fashion for release within 24 hours
- Manage live recordings
- Provide creative direction during filming
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience in video and/or cable news production, TV broadcasting, or an equivalent field
- Knowledge of the news cycle
- Ability to collaborate and communicate well with others
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Experience booking talent
- The ability to do simple editing in Adobe Premiere is preferred but not required
- Willingness to travel up to 5% for live events
Location
This is a full-time, in-person role based at our office and studio in Washington, D.C.
Compensation
The estimated salary range for this role is $60,000–$90,000, depending on experience. Please note this is a general range and final compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience.
To Apply
Qualified individuals should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:
- Cover letter including:
- An introductory paragraph(s) describing three distinct reasons you are drawn to Reason’s mission and how you came to those beliefs.
- Salary requirements
- Resume
Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/
Questions can be directed to Savannah Rupp, Project Manager at Talent Market, who is assisting with the search: [email protected].
There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.
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.
Talent Market is a nonprofit entity dedicated to promoting liberty by helping free-market nonprofits identify talent for critical roles. We provide consulting and recruiting services at no cost to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that clearly and directly focus on advancing the principles of economic freedom, free enterprise, free trade, free speech, property rights, rule of law, and limited regulation.
