Media Matters for America is the nation’s premier, not-for-profit, progressive media watchdog and research/information center dedicated to comprehensively monitoring, analyzing, and correcting conservative misinformation in the media — every day, in real time.

About the Internship

We are looking for full or part-time interns to work in our Washington, D.C. office who believe in progressive causes and values. We are currently recruiting candidates to perform the following functions in support of our senior fellows:

• Assist with research for future columns and books
• Draft blog posts and other short pieces
• Conduct online and offline research
• Assist with administrative functions as needed

How to Apply

First visit www.mediamatters.org and become familiar with the scope of our work.

Submit a résumé, cover letter explaining why you want to work at Media Matters and a writing sample (preferably on the subject of politics and/or the media).

On a separate page, list the semester for which you’re applying, and the total number of hours per week that you are available (if not full-time, please specify available days and hours).

Send the above application materials to: kfrisch@mediamatters.org