Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
United States of America
Los Angeles, CA/ Washington, D.C.
Overview
Reason Foundation advances a free society by developing, applying, and promoting libertarian principles, including individual liberty, free markets, and the rule of law. Reason Foundation produces respected public policy research on a variety of issues and publishes the critically-acclaimed Reason magazine. Together, our top-tier think tank and political and cultural magazine reach a diverse, influential audience, advancing the values of choice, individual freedom and limited government.
Details
Reason has internship opportunities year-round in both the Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. offices. Internships are offered in policy research, journalism, video production and fundraising. Previous interns have gone on to work at such places as The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, ABC News, Students for Liberty, and Reason itself.
Internships run ten weeks full-time and include a stipend; part-time internships can be negotiated. Start and end dates are flexible. The application deadlines for all Reason internships are:
- Summer internships begin in June, application deadline March 1
- Fall Internships begin in September, application deadline July 1
- Spring Internships begin in January, application deadline November 13
Internship Divisions
Journalism
The job includes reporting and writing as well as helping with research, proofreading, and other tasks. Previous interns have gone on to work at such places as The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, ABC News, and Reason itself.
Public Policy Research
Policy internships are available in both the Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. offices, and occasionally as telecommuting arrangements. Policy interns conduct policy research, draft and edit studies, and contribute to policy outreach and communications efforts in several issue areas, including:
- Education
- Transportation
- Privatization
- Pension Reform
- Drug Policy
Applicants should indicate which issue areas are of interest to them.
Fundraising
Internships with Reason’s fundraising team are available in both LA and DC. Fundraising interns have the opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of fundraising, including donor communications, event planning, prospect research, trip planning, and direct mail. Excellent communication skills are necessary.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
Interns work for 12 weeks and are paid $7,200.
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
