The Cato Institute seeks a detail-oriented and self-starting individual to join our Marketing and Communications team. The individual must execute results-driven media strategies and develop and curate engaging content for Cato, which will be showcased across the institute’s social media platforms. The Media Relations Coordinator will work with the Communications team to proactively position the brand amongst tier-one media. This includes creating and editing written and video content to promote Cato’s reputation, identifying communication opportunities that showcase our scholars’ work, and recommending strategies, responses, and tactics to secure coverage in traditional, digital, and other media. 

The coordinator must be eager to learn and take on new responsibilities as opportunities are identified.

This is a hybrid position in Washington, DC.

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. 

The Cato Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

• Track, manage, and analyze the Cato clips. 
• Assistance in putting together media reports for senior leaders and scholars.
• Assist scholars with media practices.
• Promote scholars through media.
• Network with media contacts and reporters on behave of Cato.
• Develop new ways to promote scholars to external media.
• Other tasks and projects as assigned by a supervisor within the framework of media relations.

• A bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, or other related fields.
• 2-3 years of professional experience, preferably in media relations and/or content management, particularly within the industry.
• Understanding of libertarian principles and Cato’s mission is preferred.
• Ability to generate ideas and materials that effectively communicate ideas, concepts, and services.
• Highly creative with experience identifying target audiences and devising digital campaigns that engage, inform, and motivate.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain positive relationships with diverse populations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Organized, enthusiastic, efficient, and committed personality able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Self-starter who can manage multiple competing deadlines.
• Composed and highly organized with keen attention to detail, quality, and accuracy.  
• Flexible team player who can effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with marketing automation systems and content management systems such as HubSpot and/or Monday.com
• Solid knowledge of website and marketing analytics tools

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