KIP Spring 2027 - Government Affairs Intern - Media Research Center

Stand Together; Virginia; On-site; USD 5,500 - 7,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

In-person internship

HQ location

Job summary

The Media Research Center in Virginia is seeking a Government Affairs Intern to support coalition relations, outreach, and events with MRC’s Government Affairs team and partner organizations. This in-person internship offers hands-on experience in political outreach and coalition-building.

Ideal for students or recent graduates pursuing political science or public relations, the internship involves research, communications, newsletter support, and cross‑department coordination.

Qualifications

• Interest 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.

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

Skills

Organized

Self-motivated

Strong communication

Time management

Independent work

Education

Pursuing or recently completed degree in political science, government affairs, public relations, or related field

Job description

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.

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

$5,500 - $7,500 a year

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.

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 sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless ofcolor,race,religion,religious creed,sex,genderor 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 andveteran status,genetic information,maritalor familialstatus, political affiliation,or any other legallyrecognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.