Opening at Cato: Internet Content Manager

We're still looking for the right person for the most exciting job in the libertarian movement -- "Internet Content Manager" at the Cato Institute. Basically this is the person in charge of everything you see on our website. The editor selects items for the homepage (obviously in consultation with our vast bureaucracy ;-), writes the teaser lines, makes sure new studies and articles get properly placed, seeks to make the site more useful and user-friendly, and endeavors to get more traffic to the site. He or she is at the center of everything Cato does, and interacts with bloggers left, right, and center.

You can find the official job opening notice here:

http://www.cato.org/jobs/jobops.html

Internet Content Manager

The Cato Institute seeks an experienced individual to manage and edit content, development and marketing of its award winning website. This position offers the opportunity to shape and articulate the libertarian vision on the leading think tank website in the world. Specific responsibilities include: update Cato's website with news headlines, pending legislation and developments in Washington; write summaries of Cato books, studies and events; plan and implement special online events, partnerships and symposiums; distribute Cato content to other online outlets; find creative ways to drive traffic to the Cato website; and manage the overall design of the site. The ideal candidate will have excellent writing skills, be able to manage multiple projects, be well-read on current events and issues, and believe in the principles of free markets and limited government. Experience in web marketing, public policy, site design/management skills desired. Send resume to:

Jamie Dettmer
Director of Media Relations
Cato Institute
1000 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20001
Email: jdettmer (at] cato.org