Economic Policy Fellow at Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, Inc.. . Location: NY - Hybrid ; United States - Remote. . Careers. . . . 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.. . . . We are always looking for entrepreneurial, self-driven, resourceful, and detail-oriented employees to help put MI's work in the hands of key policymakers and others.. . You can sign up to receive . our newsletters. as well as email . updates about posted jobs. .. . . . Economic Policy Fellow at the Manhattan Institute. . Location: New York City or Washington, D.C. area (possible flexibility). . Manhattan Institute for Policy Research (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. We are seeking an early career MI fellow or researcher to work on economic policy issues.. . The fellow will work under Judge Glock, the director of research at the Manhattan Institute, and with other economic policy scholars at MI. 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.. . 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.. . Responsibilities:. . . Conduct research and write on economic policy topics, both self-directed projects and projects for or with other fellows. . Write detailed research papers as well as op-eds and pieces for popular journals, newspapers and magazines. . Assist with drafting, editing, and citation for research papers, op-ed, model legislation, etc.. . Provide briefings on congressional hearings, conferences, panels, and other events to fellows. . Promote research products in concert with our Communications, Marketing and External Affairs teams, with a particular focus on outreach to policymakers and opinion-influencers. . . Required Skills:. . . Strong oral and written communication skills. . Ability to work with other scholars on diverse topics. . Ability to efficiently and effectively synthesize large amounts of information. . Capacity to manage and prioritize multiple projects. . Attention to detail. . Training in economics and/or understanding of free market principles. . Some quantitative research background—including statistics and econometrics. . . Compensation and Benefits . . Salary range: $80,000 - $120,000/year, based on experience and skills. . . 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. MI staff also benefit from the opportunity to collaborate with prominent scholars and policymakers in our space.
Economic Policy Fellow at Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, Inc.