[jobsthatareLEFT] Research Intern, Media Matters for America (Washington D.C.)

December 3, 2015

[jobsthatareLEFT] Research Intern, Media Matters for America (Washington D.C.)

Media Matters for America -- a progressive, Washington, D.C-based, nonprofit research and information center dedicated to comprehensively monitoring, analyzing, and correcting conservative misinformation in the U.S. media -- seeks an Intern. The Intern will provide support to Media Matters' Research Department which monitors print, online, and broadcast media for conservative misinformation and is primarily responsible for generating rebuttals to critical strings of misinformation that are being pushed through the media.


Responsibilities:

  • Provide support to research teams

  • Monitor TV and radio and alert teams to smears and inflammatory comments

  • Perform in-depth research on issues pertinent to team's work

  • Summarize and flag emerging misinformation in print media and blogs

  • Aid in long-term research projects

  • Work with issue-specific teams on media coverage of issues like the environment, education and gun control

Qualifications:

  • Rising Junior or Senior in college, preferably pursuing major in journalism, politics, public policy, or related field

  • Interest in media and understanding of the effects conservative misinformation has on our public debate

  • Breadth of knowledge about and awareness of current political and policy issues

  • Strong research and writing skills

  • Ability to work both as a team and independently


How to Apply:


Please email a resume and cover letter in plain text or PDF format to

mm-internship@mediamatters.org .


MMFA accepts applications for our internship program on a rolling basis until filled, however applicants are encouraged to submit their applications early.


Stipend and travel reimbursements are available for full-time interns. We are currently hiring for our 10-week Spring internship program.


Media Matters for America is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

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