The Cato Institute seeks a Staff Writer to report on Cato's activities and communicate our mission and goals for fundraising reports and proposals, correspondence from executive leadership, and other materials. Applicants should have strong writing ability, demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, and a commitment to individual liberty and limited government.
In this position, you will coordinate closely with policy staff across the organization on a wide range of issue areas, attend Cato events, and play a key role in crafting persuasive content that translates Cato's work for diverse audiences. You will join a growing team of development colleagues who are passionate about Cato's mission and will have opportunities for advancement and professional development. Those who excel in this position will also be invited to contribute to Free Society, Cato's quarterly magazine which reaches more than 100,000 people.
Position available immediately.
About Cato
The Cato Institute is a public policy research organization-a think tank-dedicated to the principles of individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace. Its scholars and analysts conduct independent, nonpartisan research on a wide range of policy issues.
Founded in 1977, Cato owes its name to Cato's Letters , a series of essays published in 18th-century England that presented a vision of a society free from excessive government power. Those essays inspired the architects of the American Revolution. And the simple, timeless principles of that revolution-individual liberty, limited government, and free markets-turn out to be even more powerful in today's world of global markets and unprecedented access to information than Jefferson or Madison could have imagined. Social and economic freedom is not just the best policy for a free people, it is the indispensable framework for the future.
Cato Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Responsibilities

• Draft fundraising reports and proposals
• Attend Cato events and keep up to date on all Cato publications
• Coordinate closely with policy staff to communicate their priorities and mission
• Draft correspondence for executive leadership
• Format, edit, and fact-check reports and articles

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in journalism, public policy, marketing/communications, development, or a related field
• Passion for Cato's mission
• Strong writing and editing skills, including keen attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to write on deadline

Benefits
All Cato employees are provided with:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Generous vacation and sick days
• Paid parental leave
• Employer provided life and disability insurance
• 401(k) employer match
• Transit/ Parking benefits
• Pet discount plan

How to Apply

• Please submit a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples.
• Applicants who advance will also be asked to take a writing test.