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Student Journalist

Expose leftist bias on your campus and begin a career in journalism.

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Getting You the Skills

to Succeed as a Campus Journalist

The left dominates the mainstream media, wielding its power to promote a leftist agenda, deceive Americans, and conceal the truth.

Without an abundance of principled journalists, truth-seeking Americans will be left in the dark – making it easier for corrupt politicians to expand their power over us.

That’s why the Leadership Institute created the Young Journalists Program. The Leadership Institute’s team wants to train you how to become leaders in bringing the truth to light.

Through LI’s Young Journalists Program, you will receive training and mentorship to pursue a career in journalism and bring truth-telling reporting to Americans.

LI staff will teach you how to conduct investigative journalism, write engaging articles, speak powerfully on television, and much more.

You’ll receive the opportunity to write articles for CampusReform.org, America’s #1 college watchdog news website. You’ll help expose and stop bias, abuse, and indoctrination that you uncover, and change campuses for the better.

News outlets including Fox News, Fox Business, Daily Wire, Daily Caller, Washington Examiner, and many others take notice of our Young Journalists’ exemplary work – and often hire students upon graduation.

In addition to the Young Journalists Program, the Leadership Institute offers workshops for those pursuing student publications on campus as well as independent media training.

The Student Publications Workshop teaches participants to start their own independent campus publication from scratch. Available online or in-person, this intensive three-hour training teaches students learn to write in news-reporting style, recruit dedicated staff, promote publications on campus and social media, take powerful photographs, fund through advertising and donations, create an appealing layout design, and navigate media laws and ethics. This program is taught by Campus Reform’s team of professional journalists.

The Advanced Student Publications Workshop offers customized training to help students take their existing publications to the next level. Students learn to amplify stories with video, modify layout and design, expand readership, raise funds through personal solicitation and direct mail, and create earned media to draw more attention to their stories.

Media Trainings are designed for student journalists and spokespeople who want to improve their media interview skills. These comprehensive training programs provide the tools, assistance, and confidence to draft and deliver compelling talking points for any local or national media interview. Students learn to craft persuasive messages that captivate audiences and convey their points effectively. Through this training, students gain the competitive edge that will help them succeed in today’s fast-paced media landscape.

 

 

 

Step one

With You at Every Step

From our dedicated programs stems an ocean of training opportunities. Hone the skills, knowledge, and strategies that amplify conservative voices everywhere.

Empower Your Principles Check out YLW tracks and request the training below. The Leadership Institute’s Youth Leadership Workshop (YLW) is...

The Leadership Institute’s flagship school, nicknamed “the boot camp of politics,” provides you with eThe Leadership Institute’s Youth Leadership School...

Take your publication to the next level with an Advanced Student Publications Workshop. Existing conservative publications affiliated with LI can...

Learn how to start your own independent campus publication from the ground up. Taking place online or in-person on your...

Step Two

Find a Job to Suit You

Whether you’re looking to hire top conservative talent or searching for your next job opportunity, LI has got you covered.
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Studio Fellow

The Leadership Institute seeks individuals interested in careers in media or content production to join the studio's team to become a Studio Fellow.


The Studio Fellowship Program will teach and train those interested in how to produce video, podcasts, photographic content, and graphic design. Work will be in coordination with all departments of the Leadership Institute, including campus, events, programs, and external affairs as well as other conservative groups that will benefit from the Studio Fellows work.


The candidate should possess an interest in graphic design and video editing or marketing. They will assist with the daily content needs of both LI and partner organizations. They will help develop social media graphics, marketing materials, presentations, and videos. The position requires becoming familiar with the studio space in the Leadership Institute for the purposes of external rentals and for recording video and podcast content in-house. They will become fluent in the Leadership Institute’s branding language.


Candidates for this position must have a knowledge and understanding of conservative philosophy and possess strong interpersonal skills, excelling in both written and oral communication. This position involves relocation to Virginia and a moderate amount of travel. At the completion of the program, qualified individuals will receive an equipment stipend to purchase necessary gear to help jumpstart their careers.


Interested individuals should apply here and then send a link to their portfolio and cover letter to [email protected]


Compensation:

Fellows will receive the following.




  • $23,000 salary for six months with the potential to extend to one year
  • at the completion of the program, they will receive 7,000 to purchase equipment.


 

Position Responsibilities:

-      Determine production requirements by reviewing client requirements and considering internal scheduling factors.

-      Develop content strategies by examining project objectives and planning, scheduling, and completing design and production requirements.

-      Improve creative standards

-      Media and production file storage, including backing up all media, creating and maintaining file storage solutions, transferring files to external clients and LI departments

-      Travel with the team for live streaming events and taking footage of various LI training

-      Attended training to help better develop skills

 

January 06, 2024
Arlington

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Accounting Manager

About Leadership Institute 

The Leadership Institute is a 501 (c 3) organization that was founded in 1979 by its president, Morton C. Blackwell. LI provides training in campaigns, fundraising, grassroots organizing, 

youth politics, and communications.  

The Institute teaches conservatives of all ages how to succeed in politics, government, and the media. Since its founding, LI has trained more than 200,000 conservative activists, leaders, and students.  

About the Opening 

LI seeks a friendly, detail-oriented, and organized individual with the highest levels of personal integrity to serve as Accounting Manager. The Accounting Manager supports the organization in accounting, audit, and financial control functions.  

The person we are looking for is a servant leader, a team player, and a problem-solver, who is motivated by the Institute’s mission to form the next generation of conservative leaders.  

Bookkeeping

Manage monthly accounting including revenue, expenses, restricted assets, depreciation, and bank reconciliation. 

Lead month-close and year-close activities for speedy financial reporting and independent audit. 

Annual Financial Audit

Provide project management and subject matter expertise for the Institute’s annual independent financial audit. 

Treasury and Restricted Assets

Manage cash flow through daily deposits and investment management and track restricted asset activity. 

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in accounting  

  • Knowledge of accounting best practices and procedures, including generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)  

  • BSc or BA with preference given to degrees in accounting, business or the liberal arts; CPA designation a plus not required 

  • Familiarity with SageIntacct desired  

  • Highest levels of personal integrity  

  • Highly detailed-oriented  

  • Excellent organizational and leadership skills 

  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities 

  • Alignment with and passion for the mission of the Leadership Institute  

This position is in-office only; remote applicants will not be considered. 

April 30, 2024
Arlington

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Leadership Institute 2025 Spring Intern Program

Jump-start your career in politics! Join the Leadership Institute staff team as a spring 2025 intern.

The internship will run from January 6, 2025 through April 11, 2025.

This intensive program allows you to gain professional experience in a real working environment, further your knowledge of the conservative movement, and sharpen your skills for future success. Leadership Institute interns receive free housing, an $825 monthly stipend, priority access to the Institute’s Employment Placement Service, free tuition to all Leadership Institute schools and workshops, weekly private lunches and dinners with conservative VIPs, and the opportunity to build public policy references.

For more information, please visit us on the web by clicking here.

To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and a letter of recommendation through Conservative Jobs.

Cover letters and letters of recommendation should be addressed to the intern program coordinator, Arin Steiner.

September 13, 2024
Arlington

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Jay Henges Center for Youth Leadership, Coordinator

About the Role:

The Center for Youth Leadership Coordinator plans, executes, and recruits for Leadership Institute’s flagship training, The Youth Leadership School (YLS), as well as smaller versions of the training known as Youth Leadership Workshops (YLW) and Campus Election Workshops (CEW).

As the Coordinator, you will focus on recruiting high-level students for programs, handles all aspects of smaller workshops, and present lectures about political technology.

You must have proven ability to effectively recruit students, speak publicly, and have strong organizational skills. Attention to detail is a must. Additionally, the Coordinator must also proactively foster long lasting relationships with partner organizations to coordinate future trainings.

You are expected to work all hours needed to meet recruitment goals and to ensure all trainings in the division are professionally conducted, including several weekends throughout the year.

75% of the job will be travel.

Required skills:

High attention to detail, highly professional crisis management skills, ability to follow-up and build long-term relationships, involvement with student organizations, strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently, and strong public speaking skills. The candidate must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Candidate should have a good sense of direction and comfort ability navigating in unfamiliar cities, must be a quick decision maker, and take full responsibility for decisions made.

Good candidates enter the job with a solid understanding of conservative principles.

A bachelor’s degree is preferred with previous experience on campaigns.

Candidate should be a top graduate of the Youth Leadership School before applying.

How to apply:

Complete the Public Policy Questionnaire: LeadershipInstitute.org/PPQ

Email a one-page resume and personalized cover letter, including your salary requirements in PDF format, to Carly Tomaine at [email protected]

August 08, 2024
Arlington

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step Three

Make an Impact at Every Stage

Witness the journey of individuals who, through LI’s guidance,
have made strides in their communities and beyond.

2022
Takes office in the West Virginia House of Delegates

2022
Elected to serve as a member of the House of Delegates

2022
Future Candidate School

2021
Leadership Institute Intern

2021
High-Dollar Fundraising School

2021
Youth Leadership School

2018
Youth Leadership Summit:

Stevie learns to turn values into vision.

2018
Youth Leadership Summit:

Stevie learns to turn values into vision.

2018
Youth Leadership Summit:

Stevie learns to turn values into vision.

2018
Youth Leadership Summit:

Stevie learns to turn values into vision.

Ready to accelerate your political career?  The Leadership Institute’s expert-crafted trainings equip you with essential skills and knowledge for success in politics. 

Leadership Institute offers top-tier trainings that will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to become an influential movement leader.