{"jobs":[{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/manhattaninstituteforpolicyresearchinc/jobs/4001718009","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"education":"education_required","internal_job_id":4001396009,"location":{"name":"New York"},"metadata":null,"id":4001718009,"updated_at":"2026-03-17T13:29:45-04:00","requisition_id":"3","title":"Collegiate Associates Program","company_name":"Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, Inc.","first_published":"2025-05-29T17:38:16-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1 id=\u0026quot;h-careers\u0026quot; class=\u0026quot;wp-block-heading\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Careers\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3 id=\u0026quot;h-the-manhattan-institute-mi-is-a-community-of-scholars-journalists-activists-and-civic-leaders-who-are-united-by-a-shared-commitment-to-advancing-economic-opportunity-individual-liberty-and-the-rule-of-law-in-america-and-its-great-cities\u0026quot; class=\u0026quot;wp-block-heading\u0026quot;\u0026gt;The Manhattan Institute (MI) is a community of scholars, journalists, activists, and civic leaders who are united by a shared commitment to advancing economic opportunity, individual liberty, and the rule of law in America and its great cities.\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are always looking for entrepreneurial, self-driven, resourceful, and detail-oriented employees to help put MI\u0026#39;s work in the hands of key policymakers and others.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;You can sign up to receive\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://manhattan.institute/subscribe\u0026quot;\u0026gt;our newsletters\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;as well as\u0026amp;nbsp;email\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://manhattan.institute/job-openings-signup\u0026quot;\u0026gt;updates\u0026amp;nbsp;about posted jobs\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1 class=\u0026quot;title\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Collegiate Associates Program\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;gutenberg\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;m_gutenberg standard\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3 id=\u0026quot;h-manhattan-institute-collegiate-associate-program\u0026quot; class=\u0026quot;wp-block-heading\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Manhattan Institute Collegiate Associate Program\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The Manhattan Institute’s Collegiate Associates program puts graduate and undergraduate students in a position to meaningfully advance the Institute’s mission through research, journalism, outreach, and programming. With paid positions available on a variety of MI’s teams — including research centers, communications and marketing, and the Institute’s urban affairs magazine,\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;City Journal\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;— Collegiate Associates will contribute to the intellectual life and strategic direction of the institute while working closely with its fellows and senior leaders.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The Collegiate Associate Program is a 10-12 week program that provides comprehensive experience in MI’s core policy areas and functions. Associates can expect to build skills necessary for careers in the public and private for-profit and not-for-profit sectors.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;To learn more about programming, qualifications and requirements, important dates and deadlines to apply, see below.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Internship Details:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul class=\u0026quot;wp-block-list\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collegiate Associates are paid $16.50/hour in New York and California.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;All internships offer remote and hybrid options. However, in-person attendance is preferred.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Interns may work part-time in the spring and fall (10-20 hours); all interns must work full-time in the summer.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Undergraduates, recent graduates, and graduate students are encouraged to apply.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Activities and Programming\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Collegiate Associates learn directly from the fellows and managers leading the Manhattan Institute’s work. Associates participate in strategic departmental meetings, events, seminars, and policy discussions. Because Associates are accountable for making valued contributions to their teams, MI places a premium on self-starters who have demonstrated a capacity for research, analysis, writing, and project management.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;MI is a lean, dynamic, and intellectually driven environment. Associates work both independently and together with MI staff, often involved in multiple projects simultaneously. Associates are expected to make meaningful contributions to MI\u0026#39;s intellectual and organizational life — for example, pitching event ideas, improving internal processes, writing policy commentary, or presenting research.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3 id=\u0026quot;h-qualifications-nbsp-nbsp\u0026quot; class=\u0026quot;wp-block-heading\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Qualifications\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Successful Collegiate Associates must have:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul class=\u0026quot;wp-block-list\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A minimum grade point average of 3.25\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Exceptional organizational skills and acute attention to detail.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Time management skills and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong written and verbal communications skills to interface with internal staff, nonprofit leaders, and other potential partners in a professional manner.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4 id=\u0026quot;h-approximate-program-timelines\u0026quot; class=\u0026quot;wp-block-heading\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Approximate Program Timelines\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul class=\u0026quot;wp-block-list\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Fall program: Late September through mid-December, 5-20 hours per week\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Spring program: Late January through mid-April, 5-20 hours per week\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Summer program: Late May through early August, 10-20 hours per week\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4 class=\u0026quot;wp-block-heading\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Applicants are \u0026lt;em\u0026gt;encouraged\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt; to apply before these dates for each term:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul class=\u0026quot;wp-block-list\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Spring Program:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;November 15\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Summer Program:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;April 15\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Fall Program:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;July 15\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4 id=\u0026quot;h-how-to-apply\u0026quot; class=\u0026quot;wp-block-heading\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4 class=\u0026quot;wp-block-heading\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4 id=\u0026quot;h-benefits\u0026quot; class=\u0026quot;wp-block-heading\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Collegiate Associates are paid $17/hour. MI offers generous benefits, including hybrid and remote work options.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;gutenberg\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;m_gutenberg standard\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4 id=\u0026quot;h-how-to-apply\u0026quot; class=\u0026quot;wp-block-heading\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;How to Apply:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Candidates are required to submit a cover letter, a letter of recommendation, and a writing sample with their application. Recommenders can choose to email their letter of recommendation directly to us at \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;mailto:cap@manhattan.institute\u0026quot;\u0026gt;cap@manhattan.institute\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4001531009,"name":"82 - Special Projects","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4001341009,"name":"New York","location":null,"child_ids":[4001343009],"parent_id":null},{"id":4001342009,"name":"United States - Remote ","location":null,"child_ids":[4026514009],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/manhattaninstituteforpolicyresearchinc/jobs/4259925009","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4152079009,"location":{"name":"New York"},"metadata":null,"id":4259925009,"updated_at":"2026-06-05T12:14:26-04:00","requisition_id":"24","title":"Digital Content Producer","company_name":"Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, Inc.","first_published":"2026-05-27T10:18:24-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1 id=\u0026quot;h-careers\u0026quot; class=\u0026quot;wp-block-heading\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Careers\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3 id=\u0026quot;h-the-manhattan-institute-mi-is-a-community-of-scholars-journalists-activists-and-civic-leaders-who-are-united-by-a-shared-commitment-to-advancing-economic-opportunity-individual-liberty-and-the-rule-of-law-in-america-and-its-great-cities\u0026quot; class=\u0026quot;wp-block-heading\u0026quot;\u0026gt;The Manhattan Institute (MI) is a community of scholars, journalists, activists, and civic leaders who are united by a shared commitment to advancing economic opportunity, individual liberty, and the rule of law in America and its great cities.\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are always looking for entrepreneurial, self-driven, resourceful, and detail-oriented employees to help put MI\u0026#39;s work in the hands of key policymakers and others.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;You can sign up to receive\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://manhattan.institute/subscribe\u0026quot;\u0026gt;our newsletters\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;as well as\u0026amp;nbsp;email\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://manhattan.institute/job-openings-signup\u0026quot;\u0026gt;updates\u0026amp;nbsp;about posted jobs\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Digital Content Producer -\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;City Journal\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;(California)\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Location\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: New York/California (remote work is also an option)\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Manhattan Institute for Policy Research (MI) is a community of scholars, journalists, and civic leaders who are united by a shared commitment to advancing economic opportunity, individual liberty, and the rule of law in America and its great cities. We are seeking a like-minded Digital Content Producer who will focus on amplifying digital assets across the social media landscape.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The producer will work with MI Senior Fellow Christopher F. Rufo and Jordan Chamberlain, Manager of Rapid Response. \u0026amp;nbsp;In this role, you will be responsible for amplifying City Journal’s content by creating, editing, and packaging multimedia content for distribution across platforms like X, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;A successful candidate will be a creative video editor with strong organizational skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about using digital tools to expand the reach of serious policy ideas.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The goal is not only to reach a large audience, but to make real and immediate change by reaching decision-makers. Understanding both the social media landscape as a whole and having fluency within each individual platform is essential to success.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Required qualifications\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;2+ years of hands-on experience in video editing, social media content production, digital media, and broadcast clipping.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Advanced proficiency with video editing software\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with media monitoring and clipping tools\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deep understanding of short-form video trends and platform-specific algorithms\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Creative storyteller with a strong visual eye and ability to turn complex ideas into short-form video content\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with the work of CJ and MI, and a desire to work in support of MI’s mission\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;MI offers generous benefits, including a hybrid work environment, four weeks paid vacation, a Flexible Fridays program, paid paternity/maternity leave, medical and dental coverage, medical and dependent care FSA, mental health benefits, remote medicine, paid company cell phone, life insurance, and a 401(k) with a company-funded match. MI staff also benefit from the opportunity to collaborate and socialize with prominent scholars in our policy space.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The salary range for this position is \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;$90,000-$140,000\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;/year. The salary offered to a candidate will depend on skills, experience, and education.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4003393009,"name":"40 - City Journal (CJ)","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4001341009,"name":"New York","location":null,"child_ids":[4001343009],"parent_id":null},{"id":4001342009,"name":"United States - Remote ","location":null,"child_ids":[4026514009],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/manhattaninstituteforpolicyresearchinc/jobs/4259829009","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"education":"education_optional","internal_job_id":4152029009,"location":{"name":"New York"},"metadata":null,"id":4259829009,"updated_at":"2026-05-27T09:19:38-04:00","requisition_id":"23","title":"Director, External Affairs and Public Opinion","company_name":"Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, Inc.","first_published":"2026-05-27T09:19:38-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1 id=\u0026quot;h-careers\u0026quot; class=\u0026quot;wp-block-heading\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Careers\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3 id=\u0026quot;h-the-manhattan-institute-mi-is-a-community-of-scholars-journalists-activists-and-civic-leaders-who-are-united-by-a-shared-commitment-to-advancing-economic-opportunity-individual-liberty-and-the-rule-of-law-in-america-and-its-great-cities\u0026quot; class=\u0026quot;wp-block-heading\u0026quot;\u0026gt;The Manhattan Institute (MI) is a community of scholars, journalists, activists, and civic leaders who are united by a shared commitment to advancing economic opportunity, individual liberty, and the rule of law in America and its great cities.\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are always looking for entrepreneurial, self-driven, resourceful, and detail-oriented employees to help put MI\u0026#39;s work in the hands of key policymakers and others.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;You can sign up to receive\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://manhattan.institute/subscribe\u0026quot;\u0026gt;our newsletters\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;as well as\u0026amp;nbsp;email\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://manhattan.institute/job-openings-signup\u0026quot;\u0026gt;updates\u0026amp;nbsp;about posted jobs\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Director, External Affairs and\u0026amp;nbsp;Public Opinion\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Location: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;New York, NY or Washington, DC\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The Manhattan Institute (MI) is a community of scholars, journalists, activists, and civic leaders united by a shared commitment to advancing economic opportunity, individual liberty, and the rule of law in America and its great cities.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About the Role\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;MI is seeking a Director, External Affairs and\u0026amp;nbsp;Public Opinion\u0026amp;nbsp;to support our government relations, polling, and outreach initiatives. This role sits at the nexus of policy, politics, and persuasion—playing a major role in crafting original political/policy analysis and thought leadership, facilitating public opinion surveys and focus groups, and managing strategic collaborations with lawmakers at all levels of government, think tanks, grassroots organizations, and other institutions.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The ideal candidate is a sharp, capable generalist—politically fluent, socially adept, and an outstanding writer—equally comfortable in policy deep-dives, high-profile events, and even on-camera media. This person will help ensure that MI’s scholars, ideas, and research have maximum impact with policymakers, opinion leaders, and the public.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Experience in conducting public opinion polling is essential.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Key Responsibilities\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Polling \u0026amp;amp; Focus Groups:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;Help design, field, and analyze opinion research; run focus groups to inform MI’s policy work and public positioning.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Writing \u0026amp;amp; Presentations:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;Draft sharp, compelling polling briefs, op-eds, memos, and slide deck presentations for diverse audiences, from elected officials to general readers.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Lawmaker Engagement:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;Organize and deliver briefings for local, state, and federal lawmakers, providing technical policy guidance based on MI scholarship.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Strategic Partnerships:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;Liaise with think tanks, advocacy organizations, and grassroots groups to build coalitions that advance MI’s priorities.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Public Affairs Projects:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;Advise MI leadership and scholars on strategic communications and outreach informed by public opinion data.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Event Representation:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;Represent MI at conferences, policy forums, lawmaker gatherings, and other high-level events. Become a master networker.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Media \u0026amp;amp; Public Speaking:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;Be prepared to articulately represent MI in on-camera media appearances, panels, and public presentations.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Rapid Learning:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;Quickly master complex policy issues across MI’s core focus areas and translate them for nonexpert audiences.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Qualifications\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;7+ years of experience in public affairs, government relations, political campaigns, or a related policy field—\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;some of which must have been specifically focused on polling/public opinion research\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deep familiarity with U.S. politics, public opinion trends, and MI’s issue areas.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Exceptional writing and presentation skills; proven success explaining complex topics clearly and persuasively.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Team player. Willing to work in close partnership with MI’s Vice President of External Affairs—providing support on research, writing, and analysis tasks—and also providing mentorship to junior members of MI External Affairs team. Need to also work collaboratively with other members of the MI team: policy scholars, communications, development, content/social media, etc.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Self-driven and entrepreneurial. Comfortable working independently and without handholding.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Outgoing,\u0026amp;nbsp;socially skilled, and able to cultivate high-value relationships across the political spectrum.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Knows the lay of the land on X/Twitter.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with social video production (Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, YouTube, etc.) a plus.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Compensation and Benefits\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $200,000/year. 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The position will involve research, writing, reporting, and public outreach and advocacy for economic policy reforms, as well as assistance for and collaboration with other fellows. The work will focus on economic policy, with a particular focus on issues that have been core to MI’s work, including regulatory reform, budgets, and housing, urban, and transportation issues.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;A successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to identify promising areas of research and to provide in-depth research in previously unfamiliar areas. A candidate should be able to write and communicate effectively, both to a specialized audience of experts, to policymakers, and to a broader public. A candidate should also be able to show how research and writing topics can lead to concrete policy changes.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Responsibilities:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conduct research and write on economic policy topics, both self-directed projects and projects for or with other fellows\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Write detailed research papers as well as op-eds and pieces for popular journals, newspapers and magazines\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Assist with drafting, editing, and citation for research papers, op-ed, model legislation, etc.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Provide briefings on congressional hearings, conferences, panels, and other events to fellows\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Promote research products in concert with our Communications, Marketing and External Affairs teams, with a particular focus on outreach to policymakers and opinion-influencers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Required Skills:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong oral and written communication skills\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to work with other scholars on diverse topics\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to efficiently and effectively synthesize large amounts of information\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Capacity to manage and prioritize multiple projects\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Attention to detail\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Training in economics and/or understanding of free market principles\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Some quantitative research background—including statistics and econometrics\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Compensation and Benefits \u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Salary range: $80,000 - $120,000/year, based on experience and skills. \u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;MI offers generous benefits, including four weeks paid vacation, a Flexible Fridays program, paid paternity/maternity leave, medical and dental coverage with HSA options, medical and dependent-care FSA, mental health benefits, remote medicine, a paid company cell phone, life insurance, and a 401(k) with a company-funded match. 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We are seeking a like-minded Investigative Reporter who will focus on misgovernance and public accountability in the city and state of New York.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;New York City and state have struggled for years with waste, fraud, abuse, and political malpractice that benefits powerful interests at the expense of everyday New Yorkers. In this role, you will be responsible for bringing these stories to light, and using them to create public accountability.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;A successful candidate will have a demonstrated history of covering a diversity of topics using a variety of techniques, especially on-the-ground reporting.\u0026amp;nbsp;Topics of particular interest to this initiative include welfare fraud and failure, public safety, education, and union abuse.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This is an “impact journalism” role, with the goal of not only reporting the facts, but making real and immediate\u0026amp;nbsp;change.\u0026amp;nbsp;Vital is an ability to tell compelling\u0026amp;nbsp;stories, and\u0026amp;nbsp;identify\u0026amp;nbsp;elements of those stories which\u0026amp;nbsp;will effectively drive reform. Fluency with social media and ability to push stories into the public consciousness also essential to success.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Required qualifications\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;New York City-based, including significant experience reporting on the city.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Three-plus years of experience in investigative journalism or similar role.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A proven ability to source, investigate, and break significant stories.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with document- and record-based reporting. \u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Dogged commitment to\u0026amp;nbsp;accurate\u0026amp;nbsp;reporting of the facts.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong media presence; comfortable doing TV, radio, and podcast hits.\u0026amp;nbsp;Fluency with social media, especially X presence.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Willingness to travel\u0026amp;nbsp;for on-the-ground reporting.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with the work of \u0026lt;em\u0026gt;CJ\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;, and MI, and a desire to work in support of MI’s mission.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;none\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Benefits\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;201341983\u0026amp;quot;:2,\u0026amp;quot;335559740\u0026amp;quot;:235}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;none\u0026quot;\u0026gt;MI offers generous benefits, including a hybrid work environment, four weeks paid vacation, a\u0026amp;nbsp;Flexible Fridays\u0026amp;nbsp;program, paid paternity/maternity leave, medical and dental coverage, medical and dependent care FSA, mental health benefits, remote medicine, paid company cell phone, life insurance, and a 401(k) with a company-funded match. 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The Institute is a lean, dynamic, and intellectually driven environment rich with critical thinking and scholarship. Students are put in a position to meaningfully advance the Institute’s mission through research, scholarly writing, journalism, and outreach.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Law School Associates are paired with the Director of Constitutional Studies and Director of Legal Policy to assist with research, drafting, editing, and external outreach. Associates will participate in strategic departmental meetings, events, seminars, and policy discussions that assist in advancing their long-term potential and career goals. Over the course of the program, Associates will have the opportunity to work directly with prominent scholars such as\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://manhattan.institute/person/ilya-shapiro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Ilya Shapiro\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;,\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://manhattan.institute/person/james-r-copland\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Jim Copland\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;,\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://manhattan.institute/person/christopher-f-rufo\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Chris Rufo\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;, and\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://manhattan.institute/person/rafael-a-mangual\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Rafael Mangual\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;, among others.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Areas of research include corporate governance, civil rights, constitutional studies, education, identity politics, judicial issues, regulatory reform, shareholder capitalism, and the Supreme Court. Administrative and clerical work is kept to a minimum. Associates can expect to build skills necessary for careers in the private sector, judicial clerkships, public policy, public interest law, and other relevant opportunities.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4 id=\u0026quot;h-law-school-associates-will\u0026quot; class=\u0026quot;wp-block-heading\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Law School Associates will:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul class=\u0026quot;wp-block-list\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conduct research for a variety of projects, from op-eds to books;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Draft and edit legal briefs, model legislation, and policy papers;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Assist with drafting, editing, and citation for research papers, op-ed, model legislation, etc.;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Provide briefings on congressional hearings, conferences, panels, recent news stories, and judicial decisions;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Promote research products in concert with Communications and Marketing, with a particular focus on outreach to policymakers and opinion-influencers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4 id=\u0026quot;h-required-skills\u0026quot; class=\u0026quot;wp-block-heading\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Required Skills:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul class=\u0026quot;wp-block-list\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong oral and written communication skills;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to research and identify relevant cases, statutes, and secondary materials using tools such as Westlaw or Lexis Nexis;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to efficiently and effectively synthesize large amounts of information;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Capacity to manage and prioritize multiple projects;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Attention to detail;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Candidates must be currently enrolled in law school or a JD/MBA program\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4 id=\u0026quot;h-preferred-skills\u0026quot; class=\u0026quot;wp-block-heading\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Skills:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul class=\u0026quot;wp-block-list\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Training in economics and/or understanding of free market principles.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Knowledge of originalism and other text/structure/history-based methods of constitutional interpretation\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with the Bluebook method of legal citation\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Quantitative research background—including spreadsheet analysis, statistics, and econometrics.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4 id=\u0026quot;h-approximate-program-timelines\u0026quot; class=\u0026quot;wp-block-heading\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Approximate Program Timelines\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul class=\u0026quot;wp-block-list\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Fall program: Late September through mid-December, 5-20 hours per week\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Spring program: Late January through mid-April, 5-20 hours per week\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Summer program: Late May through early August, 10-20 hours per week\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4 class=\u0026quot;wp-block-heading\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Applicants are \u0026lt;em\u0026gt;encouraged\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt; to apply before these dates for each term:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul class=\u0026quot;wp-block-list\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Spring Program:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;November 15\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Summer Program:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;April 15\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Fall Program:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;July 15\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4 class=\u0026quot;wp-block-heading\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4 id=\u0026quot;h-benefits\u0026quot; class=\u0026quot;wp-block-heading\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Law School Associates are paid $22/hour. MI offers generous benefits, including hybrid and remote work options.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4 id=\u0026quot;h-how-to-apply\u0026quot; class=\u0026quot;wp-block-heading\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;How to Apply:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Candidates are required to submit a cover letter, a letter of recommendation, and an essay on intellectual influences (300 words or less) in their application. Recommenders can choose to email their letter of recommendation directly to us at \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;mailto:cap@manhattan.institute\u0026quot;\u0026gt;cap@manhattan.institute\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4001531009,"name":"82 - Special Projects","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4001341009,"name":"New York","location":null,"child_ids":[4001343009],"parent_id":null},{"id":4001342009,"name":"United States - Remote ","location":null,"child_ids":[4026514009],"parent_id":null}]}],"meta":{"total":6}}