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Spring 2027 InternshipsMedia Research Center

  • Not-remote
  • Intern
  • $14/hr
  • Total comp
    Expected total yearly pay with bonus and equity at target, including any base pay.
  • Hourly
  • Herndon, VA

Job Summary

The Media Research Center's paid internship is the premier program for students looking to advance their career in conservative media. Interns work alongside industry professionals to play an active role in accomplishing the MRC's mission: to expose and neutralize left-wing media bias.

Our internship sessions are 12 weeks and run year-round.

Spring 2027 Program Dates:

Application Opens: 09/15/2026

Application Closes: 12/21/2026

Program Starts: 01/11/2027

Program Ends: 04/09/2027

Available Internship Divisions:

  • NewsBusters: Monitor media coverage, identify bias, and write blog content.

  • Development: Assist with fundraising, events, donor relations, and database management.

  • Graphic Design: Create digital and print materials, including social media graphics, ads, and printed marketing material.

  • Government Affairs: Support outreach efforts and relationship management with policy and organizational partners.

  • Free Speech America: Research online censorship and monitor bias across media and technology platforms.

  • Legal Fellow: Conduct legal research and writing, including Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) projects. (Open to law students who have completed their first year.)

  • Public Relations: Pitch staff from across the MRC for media appearances, build reporter lists, and clip media appearances.

  • Marketing: Support social media campaigns, content creation, analytics, and digital engagement.

  • MRCTV: Research, script, and produce content on media issues.

  • CNSNews: Report from Capitol Hill, attend press briefings, and publish original news stories.

For more information on the internship program, visit https://mrc.org/internships

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Requirements

  • Strong Written Communication•Good - Excellent
  • Attention to Detail•Good - Excellent

Nice to Have

  • Adaptability•Good - Excellent

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