Welcome!
Join the next class of MRC interns! Our competitive internship program provides the on-the-job training needed to succeed in a variety of career paths.
Interns in all divisions will work side—by—side with leading conservative journalists and play an active role in accomplishing the MRC’s mission.
Apply today!
The Media Research Center offers many internship opportunities.Find a division best suited to your skills and interest.
For example, if you are selected to intern in the News Analysis Division, here is an example what your resume could look like at the end of your internship:
News Analysis Intern
News Analysis Division, NewsBusters.org, Media Research Center - Reston, VA
Summer 2018
- Monitored and analyzed over 200 media sources—performing fact-checking and assessing bias
- Wrote 15 blog posts for the conservative blog, NewsBusters--which has a reach of over 1.5 million website visits per month, a Facebook following of over 2.7 million, and over 168k+ Twitter followers
- Authored a content piece that received over 300k clicks, and was picked up by FoxNews, Drudge Report, and The Mark Levin Show
- Contributed to the News Analysis Division’s 2018 major research project
- Networked with Media Research Center staff and fellow interns to build professional relationships
In addition to adding to your resume, as an MRC intern you will enjoy:
- Intern lunches with MRC Founder and President, Brent Bozell, conservative guest speakers, and members of senior staff
- Professional development opportunities to get feedback on resume, interview strategies, and managing your social media presence
- Networking events at conservative nonprofits and think tanks, professional happy hours, and conferences like the Values Voter Summit, CPAC, and YAF National Conservative Student Conference
Did we mention that this is a PAID internship?
The ideal intern candidate will have excellent writing skills, a proven ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines, and a positive attitude. Candidates will also have completed, or be working toward, an undergraduate Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; they will have an awareness of current events/media and a holistic understanding of conservative principles.
Internships are full-time, Monday through Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm for a total of 12 weeks. While this is the commitment we ask for, we have flexibility to accommodate class schedules and/or other scheduling conflicts.
To apply for an internship, complete the online application and include your resume, cover letter, and two writing samples in your submission.
If you have questions, email Veronica Lark (vlark@mrc.org). No calls, please.
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MRC DIVISIONS
CNSNews interns find, research, and write news articles on CNSNews.com. Interns gain hands-on experience interviewing and reporting on Capitol Hill and at the White House.
MRC Culture interns analyze the media’s coverage of social and cultural issues — including attacks on the sanctity of human life and religion.
MRC Business interns analyze the media's coverage of business and economic issues — everything from taxes to climate change.
News Analysis interns watch, analyze, document, expose, and blog bias on the major news networks. NAD interns combat liberal media bias on the front lines.
MRCTV interns shoot and edit real-world video assignments, as well as contribute to our high-profile blog on current event topics.
Marketing interns gain experience in communications, database marketing and analytics, social media, direct response marketing, and web and graphic design.
IT interns will work directly with the network engineer, and will have hands on experience with, cloud infrastructure, virtualization, routing and switching, network attached storage, IT support and server management. Costumer support will big a big part of this internship.
Development interns assist in supporting the entire organization by working with our development team to communicate MRC's mission to our supporters.
Digital Communications Interns will work with the Digital Communications Team to help design and implement inbound marketing projects to support grassroots and development activities. Examples of projects include training guides, outreach kits, webinars, and other downloadable or shareable digital materials. These materials will be distributed via web, email, and social channels. All projects are expected to have a means of measuring success via analytics-based data.
YOU'LL NEED:
- Excellent writing skills
- A positive attitude
- An interest in and knowledge of current events and media
- The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- A holistic understanding of conservative principles based on limited government, traditional values, and a strong national defense
- Team spirit, integrity, and the ability to work well with people
IN THEIR WORDS
Summer Class 2017
MRC interns attending a guest lecture with Dr. Donald Devine: columnist, author, and senior scholar for The Fund for American Studies. Here Devine presents his Constitutional Leadership Seminar to the group.
Spring Class 2017
Fall Class 2016
The Fall 2016 interns participate in a tour of the Capitol. Congressman Tim Walberg's staff lead them around the rotunda to pose with George Washington.
Summer Class 2015
Summer Class 2012
"Thank you for the summer of a life time here at the MRC! I’ve grown in way political, professional, and personal and will carry this experience with me for years to come. I hope to continue my relationship with the MRC in the future!"
— Kathleen Burch, Intern summer 2012
Spring Class 2012
Fall Class 2011
Summer Class 2011
Winter Class 2010
"My internship at the MRC was fantastic and the best experience I could have asked for!”
- Joe Schoffstall, Intern 2010
Summer Class 2010
Spring Class 2008
“Working at the MRC not only gives you valuable experience for a career, but also places you on the front lines of the conservative movement."
— Evan Moore
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“I LOVED interning for the Media Research Center. As an MRC Culture intern, I was treated more like an employee than an intern. My bosses respected me and entrusted me with real responsibility and dealines. Not only did I learn how to write properly, but how to crank out multiple well-written articles in just one day. I would highly recommend this internship to anyone with a desire to pursue journalism or politics.”
Callista Ring, MRC Culture Intern
Fall 2016 -
“If you are looking for a coffee-fetching, data-entering, boring internship, MRC is not for you. Because at MRC, you will be writing articles that will be read by thousands of people, working in an exciting and fast-paced environment, and meeting the same expectations as full-time staff. Not only was my internship at MRC an absolute blast, but it gave me invaluable experience and connections that I will take with me everywhere I go.”Maggie McKneely, MRC Culture Intern
Summer 2016 -
“Interning for the MRC taught me what it means to be a real journalist.”Joe Setyon, CNSNews.com Intern
Summer 2016 -
“This internship is anything but ‘fake news.’ You learn and do a lot, under the leadership of the one-and-only Brent Bozell, a leader in the conservative movement.”Jackson Richman, NewsBusters Intern
Spring 2017 -
“My time at the MRC was something I will cherish for the rest of my life, as the people in my department made me feel a part of the organization from day one. I could not have asked for a better opportunity for my first internship. I learned a tremendous amount about real world opportunities, and the connections I made I will keep for the rest of my life!”William Boyd, Marketing Intern
Summer 2017 -
“Interning at the MRC was a great experience because it enabled me to learn about nonprofits and development while working in a welcoming, family-like environment.”Rachel Cartegna, Development Intern
Summer 2017 -
“The MRC gives interns the same experience and opportunities as employees, while assisting them and providing tips and pointers when needed. It is an excellent place to gain real-world experience and exposure in the media realm whil learning more about the business from seasoned professionals.”Gage Cohen, CNSNews.com Intern
Summer 2017 -
“My internship at Media Research Center was an excellent opportunity to engage in the important media bias debate from a substantive, fact-based perspective. I had the opportunity to deconstruct bias in a way that was deliberate and meaningful, which made for a hugely rewarding experience.”Michael Johns, NewsBusters Intern
Summer 2017 -
“The MRC was a great experience for me because it prepared me to be in a real life work environment. The people there were very helpful and friendly. I had a great time making connections and learning, which is why I would highly recommend this internship to anyone looking for one.”Alexis Thomasi, NewsBusters Intern
Spring 2017 -
“I had the opportunity to learn and be a part of several functions of the Media Research Center, including blog contribution, studio setup, video editing, and on-site filming! It was an incredible and invaluable opportunity.”Bryan Michalek, MRCTV Intern
Summer 2017 -
“In a United States where liberal media bias is becoming increasingly outrageous, working at the MRC helped me to learn for myself what future generations of conservatives can do to stand up for truth and traditional American values.”Kevin Baker, NewsBusters Intern
Summer 2017 - “”
“I LOVED interning for the Media Research Center. As an MRC Culture intern, I was treated more like an employee than an intern. My bosses respected me and entrusted me with real responsibility and dealines. Not only did I learn how to write properly, but how to crank out multiple well-written articles in just one day. I would highly recommend this internship to anyone with a desire to pursue journalism or politics.”
“If you are looking for a coffee-fetching, data-entering, boring internship, MRC is not for you. Because at MRC, you will be writing articles that will be read by thousands of people, working in an exciting and fast-paced environment, and meeting the same expectations as full-time staff. Not only was my internship at MRC an absolute blast, but it gave me invaluable experience and connections that I will take with me everywhere I go.”
“Interning for the MRC taught me what it means to be a real journalist.”
“This internship is anything but ‘fake news.’ You learn and do a lot, under the leadership of the one-and-only Brent Bozell, a leader in the conservative movement.”
“My time at the MRC was something I will cherish for the rest of my life, as the people in my department made me feel a part of the organization from day one. I could not have asked for a better opportunity for my first internship. I learned a tremendous amount about real world opportunities, and the connections I made I will keep for the rest of my life!”
“Interning at the MRC was a great experience because it enabled me to learn about nonprofits and development while working in a welcoming, family-like environment.”
“The MRC gives interns the same experience and opportunities as employees, while assisting them and providing tips and pointers when needed. It is an excellent place to gain real-world experience and exposure in the media realm whil learning more about the business from seasoned professionals.”
“My internship at Media Research Center was an excellent opportunity to engage in the important media bias debate from a substantive, fact-based perspective. I had the opportunity to deconstruct bias in a way that was deliberate and meaningful, which made for a hugely rewarding experience.”
“The MRC was a great experience for me because it prepared me to be in a real life work environment. The people there were very helpful and friendly. I had a great time making connections and learning, which is why I would highly recommend this internship to anyone looking for one.”
“I had the opportunity to learn and be a part of several functions of the Media Research Center, including blog contribution, studio setup, video editing, and on-site filming! It was an incredible and invaluable opportunity.”
“In a United States where liberal media bias is becoming increasingly outrageous, working at the MRC helped me to learn for myself what future generations of conservatives can do to stand up for truth and traditional American values.”