Spring 2027 Internship Program

About the role

The Media Research Center (MRC), known as "America's Media Watchdog", is dedicated to exposing and combating bias in the news media, entertainment, and Big Tech. Through its various divisions, MRC promotes free speech, media accountability, and conservative values while providing news analysis, original reporting, and research on the influence of media and technology. 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. For more information on the internship program, visit https://mrc.org/internships.

Responsibilities

• NewsBusters: Monitor media coverage, identify bias, and write blog content.
• Development: Assist with fundraising, events, donor relations, and database management.
• 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.)
• 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.

Benefits

• Paid internship