Job Postings

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

• Major Gift Fundraiser

• Internships

Business & Media Institute

CNSNews.com

• Investigative Reporter

• Internships

Media Research Center

The Media Research Center is currently seeking applicants for several fundraiser positions. Openings exist for both experienced and entry level fundraisers. 

Major Gift Fundraiser

The MRC is currently in the final planning stages for a major Capital Campaign and has openings for experienced major gift fundraisers. Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years of fundraising experience with not-for-profit organizations or with political campaigns. Equivalent professional sales experience in other industries will be considered. One on one personal solicitation experience with individuals, foundations or corporations is mandatory. This is not an event planning position.

Professional presentation and the ability to effectively communicate both in person and writing are required. Candidates must be well versed in conservative issues and current political events as well as with the media.

Competitive compensation is available and is based on experience and accomplishments. The MRC also offers a full range of employee benefits.

Submit your resume with a cover letter and writing samples to Douglas Mills, Executive Director via fax to 703-683-9736 or email dmills@mediaresearch.org. Information can also be mailed to 325 S. Patrick Street, Alexandria, VA. 22314

Marketing/Graphic Design Intern

America’s largest and most respected media watchdog is seeking a Marketing/Graphic Design Intern interested in all aspects of campaign management for the fall semester. The internship is a full-time position from the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. with flexible schedule options and a compensation of $8.50 per hour.

*Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe, and Quark is desired and Web experience is a plus.*

For additional information and internship inquiries, please e-mail us and visit our internship section.

Investigative Reporter

CNSNews.com-Cybercast News Service is seeking an experienced senior staff writer/investigative reporter with extensive knowledge of U.S. politics and the issues important to a conservative audience.
The successful applicant will demonstrate previous experience in identifying sources and uncovering documents and other detailed information necessary for the publication of investigative journalism. Qualified candidates must be able to demonstrate building a story from the ground up, obtaining the necessary corroborative materials, quotes and background to craft complete articles for edit and publication.
Solid organizational skills, writing excellence and the willingness to be a team player in a small unit are essential.

CNSNews.com is headquartered in Alexandria, Va., and has seen its audience grow to more than 130,000 readers each weekday since its founding in 1998. We are anxious to discuss our latest opening with team-oriented, hard working, self-challenging journalists who have the boldness to pursue investigative news.

CNSNews.com is a division of the Media Research Center and offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. The Media Research Center is an equal opportunity employer.

Resumes and writing samples should be directed to CNSNews.com Editor-in-Chief Terry Jeffrey at
325 South Patrick St.
Alexandria, Va., 22314.

Telephone calls are also accepted at 703-683-9733, ext. 148.

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 e-mail us and visit our internship section.

Business & Media Institute

Business & Media Institute
Director Dan Gainor
325 S. Patrick St.
Alexandria, VA, 22314.