Job Opportunities
The Nation’s Top Media Watchdog is Expanding and Looking for a Few Good Conservatives
The Media Research Center keeps growing and so do the opportunities. Located in Alexandria, Virginia, the MRC works to bring political balance to the media, and to restore responsibility to the entertainment industry. The MRC also operates the popular news wire CNSNews.com. Application directions are found below.
Media Research Center
Campaign Bias Monitor
Are you a conservative incensed by the daily bias spewed by the
media? Well, now’s your chance to join the fight against the liberal
media’s distortions. The Media Research Center, the leader in
documenting and exposing liberal media bias, is looking for current
college students or recent graduates for paid positions (15
hours/week minimum) monitoring Campaign 2012 news on the major
broadcast network, cable and blog outlets. Interns will actively
assist in not only finding bias in the media but writing about their
findings in the widely-read publications of the MRC, including
Newsbusters.org, MRC.org and the daily BiasAlert e-mails read by
conservative politicians, radio talk show hosts and even members of
the liberal media itself.
Please submit your resume with a cover letter and 2 to 3 writing
samples to Geoffrey Dickens via fax to 703-683-9736 or email
gdickens@mrc.org. Information can also be mailed to 325 S. Patrick
Street, Alexandria, VA. 22314
Marketing
Position/Title: Web Graphic Designer
Job Summary:
The graphic designer is the in-house resource responsible for helping to maintain consistency in MRC branding, collateral design and division campaigns that require a visual message to accompany other promotional efforts. The web graphic designer reports directly to the Chief Marketing Officer and works across the organization to support branding and design needs and to provide the MRC with the most impactful and effective way to get its message across using typography, color, illustration, animation, flash, photography and various print and electronic layout techniques.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver and Flash
• Experience with HTML/CSS
• Experience with Drupal, AfterEffects a plus
Experience, Education and Credentials:
• B.A. in Art with a focus in Graphic Design
• 2 years graphic design experience
• 1 year of web design using CSS with HTML email design experience
Submit your resume with a cover letter and writing samples to Ed Molchany via fax to 703-683-9736 or email emolchany@mrc.org. Information can also be mailed to 325 S. Patrick Street, Alexandria, VA. 22314
Internships
Interns work closely with MRC analysts to monitor news programs for liberal media bias. They input details into the News Tracking System and also review assigned print publications. The interns participate in the News Division’s weekly meetings and discuss current news and trends being documented. MRC Interns work in a professional environment to uncover the media’s political agenda. Usually available year-round. For additional information and internship inquiries, please click here to visit our internship section.
Submit your resume with a cover letter and writing samples to David Martin, Executive Director via fax to 703-683-9736 or email dmartin@mrc.org. Information can also be mailed to 325 S. Patrick Street, Alexandria, VA. 22314
Culture and Media Institute
None Available
Send resume, clips to dgainor@mrc.org or Mail to:
Dan Gainor
Culture and Media Institute
325 S. Patrick St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
Business & Media Institute
Position/Title: Researcher/Analyst
Job Summary:
Researcher/Analyst wanted for conservative media and business group. Monitor TV, print and online news about business/economics. Journalism experience a MUST -- either professional or college. Don't apply without it. Economics/business experience helpful. Research using Nexis, Internet. Write up analyses for publication. Work with editors to produce timely research. Handle video/audio editing. Microsoft Excel, Access skills required.
Send resume clips to
dgainor@mrc.org or Mail to:
Business & Media Institute
Director Dan Gainor
325 S. Patrick St.
Alexandria, VA, 22314.
CNSNews.com
Aspiring journalists learn basic hands-on news reporting skills, with heavy emphasis on balance. Working at CNS enables interns to get "real world" experience in the high-speed atmosphere of a newsroom. Interns for CNS also learn to network with conservative organizations and assist them with getting their news and perspectives reported by CNS. Usually available year-round. For additional information and internship inquiries, please e-mail us and visit our internship section.
* For full-time positions: Excellent benefits and salary commensurate with experience.
HOW TO APPLY
Send a cover letter and resume to:
David Martin, Executive Director
Media Research Center
325 South Patrick Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
or Fax (703) 683-9736