Marketing Specialist

Reason Foundation Washington, DC or Virtual July 27, 2026 Join Our Team Reason Foundation advances a free society by developing, applying, and promoting libertarian principles, including individual liberty, free markets, and the rule of law. We use journalism and public policy research to influence the frameworks and actions of policymakers, journalists, and opinion leaders. The marketing team’s goal is to increase the audience for Reason’s videos, articles, newsletters, podcasts, and live events. Being a member of this team requires collaboration, organization, comfort with experimentation, flexibility, and a focus on results. About the Role Reason is seeking a Marketing Specialist to join our growing marketing team. This position will be responsible for helping us grow our audience through targeted digital advertising, SEO-based campaigns, event marketing, audience segmentation, landing page conversion, media partner marketing, and newsletter advertising. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience in marketing, media, communications, or an equivalent field and a thorough understanding of the digital marketing landscape. Alignment with Reason’s mission is a must, as well as the ability to work independently and prioritize effectively. Reporting to the Marketing Director, this is a full-time position with the option to be in-office in Washington, DC or to work virtually anywhere in the US. Responsibilities Lead the development, execution, and implementation of marketing programs and/or campaigns that align with the organization’s goals and objectives Manage campaigns to promote Reason’s DC and NYC-based events, primarily through social media, site advertising, newsletter advertising, and email marketing Manage digital marketing, SEO-based campaigns, and email marketing efforts Develop strategies for reaching new listeners, viewers, and readers and converting them into subscribers Participate in setting audience growth goals and creating plans to meet those goals Use website analytics, segmentation strategy, and social media tools to track and analyze data for placement and targeting opportunities Track conversion trends, draft performance reports, present recommendations to management, and evaluate new initiatives, as agreed upon Collaborate with senior leadership in the development of strategic plans to ensure continued successful audience growth Qualifications 1-2+ years of experience in marketing, media, communications, or an equivalent field; internships may be considered experience Familiarity with the current digital marketing landscape Strong organizational and scheduling skills, including familiarity with organizational tools An understanding of content marketing best practices Outstanding copywriting, communications, and content creation skills Demonstrated ability to work independently Excellent time management with the ability to prioritize various projects and online campaigns Attention to detail for precise analysis of data Alignment with Reason’s mission to advance libertarian principles Compensation The salary range for this position is $55,000-$70,000 with flexibility based on experience. Reason offers competitive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) with employer match; flexible paid time off; paid holidays and sick leave; paid parental leave; and optional supplemental coverage. #J-18808-Ljbffr