About this role
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.
Key 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
Ideal Candidate
- 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
Stand Together Fellowships believes that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. Our admissions office treats all program participants and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color, race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
Stand Together Fellowships pays participants a stipend of either $7,500 for full-time participants working approximately 32 hours per week at the partner organization, or $5,500 for part-time participants working approximately 24 hours per week at the partner organization. Attending the entirety of the online and on-site KIP programming is required for both full and part-time participants.