KIP Spring 2027 - Government Affairs Intern - Media Research Center
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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
The Media Research Center is seeking an Government Affairs Intern to support our coalition relations, outreach, and event planning efforts. This intern will work closely with MRC’s Government Affairs team to help build relationships with partner organizations, assist with research projects, and coordinate communications and events. This role is ideal for a student or recent graduate who is passionate about conservative values and eager to gain firsthand experience in political outreach and coalition-building.
The Government Affairs Intern will be a key contributor to several high-impact initiatives and will collaborate with multiple departments across the organization. The role is based at MRC’s headquarters and is in-person only.
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
- Assist with outreach to conservative coalition partners and allied organizations
- Support weekly newsletter creation and distribution
- Help organize and plan events
- Update and maintain contact databases and lists
- Conduct research to support Government Affairs initiatives
- Coordinate logistics and communications across departments as needed
Ideal Candidate
- Interested in current events and the conservative movement
- Organized, self-motivated, and reliable
- Strong time management and communication skills
- Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment
- Pursuing or recently completed a degree in political science, government affairs, public relations, or a related field
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.
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- I certify that I am at least 18 years of age or older. I have disclosed all information relevant and applicable to my admission application. I certify that all information I have given is true, complete, and correct in all respects, including but not limited to my contact information, resume, and other application materials. I agree that any false statement made by me, or my failure to completely answer any applicable questions, may result in release from, or refusal of, admission. I authorize my former employers and any other persons or organizations to provide any accurate information they have regarding my background, and I release all concerned from any liability in connection therewith. I understand that, as a condition of my participation in the program, I will be required to provide a valid U.S.-issued Social Security Number (SSN). My SSN will be used solely for program administration purposes, including maintaining my participation record in the human resources information system. My SSN will be stored securely and will not be used for any purpose other than program administration and payroll/tax reporting, if applicable. I understand that an admissions application is automatically considered for all Stand Together Fellowships educational programs and remains active for one year. By signing and submitting this admissions application, I certify that I am genuinely interested in applying for the educational programs and am submitting this application for no other purpose. I acknowledge that I have read this admissions application carefully and understand its content. I understand that participation in the program is contingent upon placement at a participating partner organization. By submitting this application, I understand that the information I provide may be used in accordance with Stand Together Fellowships' terms of use and privacy statement. This means my information may be used and shared with third parties to contact me about educational, charitable, and related opportunities that may be of interest to me. I understand that indicating "I Agree" is equivalent to providing my signature. optional
- Koch Internship Program (KIP) participants attend programming hosted online by Stand Together Fellowships on Thursdays from 1-4 pm ET, attend an on-site summit in Arlington, VA, and work with one of Stand Together Fellowships’ non-profit partner organizations (national think tanks or state policy organizations). Are you available to attend all online and on-site KIP programming and work with a partner organization either part time or full time for the duration of the program as required for participation? optional
- Would you like to participate in the Koch Internship Program (KIP) part time or full time? Part-time participants will dedicate approximately 24 hours per week to working with the partner organization while full-time participants will dedicate approximately 32 hours per week to working with the partner organization. Both part-time and full-time participants must attend all KIP programming. optional
- Will you be geographically located within the United States through the duration of the program? optional
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? optional
- Do you now, or will you in the future, require immigration sponsorship for work authorization (e.g., H-1B)? optional