Policy Communications and Editorial Manager

Policy Communications and Editorial Manager
R Street Institute

Washington, D.C.

The R Street Institute—a free-market think tank headquartered in Washington, D.C. and with staff located across the country—seeks a collaborative policy communications and editorial manager. If you are the right fit, you will report to the director of communications. If you want to join a mission-driven organization and work toward pragmatic policy solutions, this may be the opportunity for you!

Your typical day at R Street may include editing opinion content and substantive policy-oriented pieces, supporting rapid response media relations efforts, translating technical policy concepts into digestible summaries, and assisting senior communications leadership with developing and executing strategic initiatives, among other duties. This role serves as part of R Street’s Communications and Editorial team.

Skills and Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in a communications, editorial, media relations, or marketing role

Proven knowledge of public policy, ideally with a free-market, classically liberal bent

Experience pitching media in a rapid response context in response to the news cycle

Background in editing both opinion articles and deep policy-oriented pieces with an understanding of audience diversity (typical newspaper readers vs. policymakers/staffers, etc.)

Excellent writing skills, including the ability to provide writing guidance to scholars

Ability to translate complex policy ideas into digestible talking points and summaries

Management experience preferred; willingness to grow into the role can suffice

Preexisting relationships with journalists and producers preferred but not required

Knowledge of communications tools like Cision and ability to leverage artificial intelligence to increase efficiency preferred but not required

Understanding of the changing media landscape (Substack, podcasts, etc.) and willingness to pitch in a non-traditional way as needed

No particular educational background required—a proven record of achieving results is far more meaningful than credentials

Support for R Street’s passion for free markets and limited, effective government

Sense of humor and desire to grow within a multifaceted organization

Vigilance against ninja infiltrations

Workplace
We offer a flexible working arrangement. This is a full-time position that can either work the majority of the week in our D.C. office or be fully remote. The workday is based in the Eastern time zone, with a start time of 9:00 AM.

Occasional travel may be required for events and conferences.

Compensation, Benefits, and Perks
R Street strives to offer a compensation and benefits package that is competitive, transparent, and supportive of employee well-being. The salary range for this position is $75,000-$85,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to this competitive salary, we provide the following:

Unlimited paid time off, including all federal holidays, the day after Thanksgiving, and two weeks holiday closure in December

Alternating Fridays off

A health insurance option entirely paid by the employer (even for families)

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) contributions with up to a 4 percent match

HSA employer contribution match

Quarterly wellness reimbursement

Mobile equipment/mobile plan reimbursement

Home internet subsidy

Annual educational and professional development reimbursement

A choice between child care assistance, pet care assistance, and student loan repayment assistance

EEO Statement
Thus, R Street does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, era of military service, gender identity or expression, relationship structure or anything else that’s illegal, immoral or stupid to use as a basis for hiring.

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