KIP Spring 2027 - Free Speech America Intern - Media Research Center
About The Position
The Koch Internship Program (KIP) is a paid experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships that offers professional development, leadership training, and meaningful work experience at non-profits tackling some of our nation's most pressing policy challenges all over the United States. Early-career professionals including undergraduate/graduate/law students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Eligible candidates will be geographically located in and authorized to work in the United States through the duration of the program. Successful candidates will interview with both our non-profit partner organizations and Stand Together Fellowships staff, so we strongly encourage you to begin the admissions process early! About Media Research Center: The Media Research Center (MRC) is America’s premier media watchdog. Since 1987, MRC has exposed left-wing bias in news and pop culture, defended free speech, and fought Big Tech censorship of conservatives. With powerful tools like its TV news archive and CensorTrack database, MRC provides hard evidence of bias and censorship. We educate the public and shape the national conversation across platforms that generate over 500 million weekly impressions. About the role Are you passionate about protecting free speech and calling out censorship in the digital age? The Media Research Center is seeking a Free Speech America Intern to join the team working to expose Big Tech’s suppression of conservative voices. As an intern, you will help monitor censorship trends across major platforms like Google, Facebook, and X/Twitter, while researching and compiling examples of bias for publication and outreach. This is a hands-on opportunity for students and recent graduates who want to be part of the fight to hold Big Tech accountable and inform the public about the growing threat to online expression. This internship is designed for students and recent graduates. The position is in-person only at MRC headquarters; remote work is not available.
Requirements
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Ability to perform both qualitative and quantitative research
- Familiarity with multiple social media platforms
- Interest in media accountability and free speech advocacy
- Reliable, organized, and able to meet deadlines
Responsibilities
- Monitor social media platforms and websites for evidence of censorship or bias
- Research and compile data on censorship trends and case studies
- Assist with writing and editing articles that highlight censorship by Big Tech companies
- Contribute to CensorTrack, MRC’s censorship database
- Participate in departmental meetings and assist with ongoing media research projects
Benefits
- professional development
- leadership training
- meaningful work experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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