Director

• Edit and polish opinion pieces authored by Cato scholars for publication in major national and international media outlets.
• Work closely with policy scholars to develop op-ed ideas that are timely, topical, and aligned with current media trends.
• Manage multiple editing projects concurrently—often under tight deadlines—tailoring tone, structure, and formatting to fit various publication standards.
• Serve as an editorial liaison between scholars and editors at top-tier outlets to ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment with institutional priorities.
• Provide substantive feedback to authors while preserving the intellectual integrity and libertarian perspective of their arguments.
• Track media trends, editorial calendars, and news cycles to identify strategic placement opportunities for Cato commentary.
• Collaborate with communications and media teams to support broader editorial initiatives, including high-impact campaigns or rapid-response writing.
• Experience in or strong familiarity with libertarian or classical liberal ideas and public policy perspectives.
• Preferred: Background in daily journalism or professional reporting, particularly with opinion, politics, or policy beats.
• Collaborate on Cato Blog editing and publishing, with potential for contribution directly as a featured writer.

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