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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 journalism on campus as well as media training designed for student journalists and spokespeople who want to improve their media interview skills.

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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Leadership Institute Summer 2025 Intern Program

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

The internship will run from May 12, 2025 through August 15, 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 Manager, Arin Steiner.

May 12, 2025
Arlington

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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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Development Operations Officer

The Leadership Institute has grown exponentially and are hiring a Development Operations Officer.

This is the ideal position for anyone looking to learn about fundraising from the ground-up.  

This position is easy to learn and provides extraordinary growth potential.

You will be a crucial member of the Operations team - which processes millions of dollars in donations every year. 

Your day-to-day responsibilities include:

  • Processing hundreds of donations daily.

  • Processing donor correspondence promptly.

  • Maintaining data hygiene within the entire LI donor base.

    • Cleaning existing data and processing new data.

  • Acknowledging and receipting every donation within 24 hours of its processing.

Our ideal candidate is:

  • Hard-working

  • Curious

  • Ready to learn and grow quickly

  • Detail-oriented

  • Personally Organized

  • Driven

  • Professional 

  • Able to work closely with a team

Fundraising is one of the most important skills you can learn. It's the art and science of building an organization.

If you know how to raise money, you will always add value.

As mentioned before, this position has tremendous room for growth. Many of our top producers now have leading roles in other divisions within development and across the organization. Our leadership will work with you on identifying your passions and help you grow in your areas of interest.

How to apply

Complete the Public Policy Questionnaire: LeadershipInstitute.org/PPQ

Email a one-page resume and personalized cover letter in PDF format to Jack Jackson at [email protected]

December 03, 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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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.