KIP Spring 2026 Free Speech America Intern Media Research Center

Virginia, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Koch Internship Program(KIP) is a paid 12-week experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships that offers meaningful work experience at non-profits all over the United States tackling some of our nations most pressing challenges. Eligible candidates will be geographically located within the U.S. and authorized to work in the U.S. through the duration of the program.

Throughout your internship you will gain meaningful professional experience at a partner organization and participate in professional development built around a 2-day in-person summit hosted by Stand Together Fellowships at Stand Togethers Headquarters in Arlington Virginia supported by virtual programming that takes place every other Thursday between 1- 3:30 pm ET. Interns will receive either a $7500 or $5500 stipend from Stand Together Fellowships depending on whether they are participating full-time (40 hours/week) or part-time (24 hours/week).

The programming provided by Stand Together Fellowships focuses on three objectives:

1. understanding the foundational principles of a free society such as individual liberty limited government free markets and the rule of law;

2. learning the Stand Together communitys vision for change and how a principled approach to problem solving can help address societys biggest challenges; and

3. presenting opportunities and pathways to build a career that advances liberty and free society.

Successful candidates will interview with both our non-profit partner organizations and Stand Together Fellowships staff so we strongly encourage you to apply in advance!

Please note that all Koch Internship Program interns MUST be available every other Thursday (Jan. 22 Feb. 12 Feb. 26 March 12 March 26 and April 9) from 1-3:30 PM ET for virtual professional development training AND the in-person summit at Stand Togethers Headquarters in Arlington VA Feb. 6-Feb. 7.

About Media Research Center:

The Media Research Center (MRC) is Americas 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 Techs 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 MRCs 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

$5500 - $7500 a year

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 participantsand applicantswith honesty dignity respectand welcome all qualified applicants regardless ofcolorracereligionreligious creedsexgenderor gender identitygender expressionsexual 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 andveteran statusgenetic informationmaritalor familialstatus political affiliationor any other legallyrecognized protected basis under federal state or local laws regulations or ordinances.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Intern

The Koch Internship Program(KIP) is a paid 12-week experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships that offers meaningful work experience at non-profits all over the United States tackling some of our nations most pressing challenges. Eligible candidates will be geographically locate...