Media Monitoring Intern

Media Matters for America — a progressive, Washington, D.C.-based, nonprofit research and information center dedicated to comprehensively monitoring, analyzing, and correcting conservative misinformation in the U.S. media — is seeking a Media Monitoring Intern.The winter internship runs from January until February, with some flexibility around start and end dates. Interns can work remotely or from Media Matters’ DC office. The winter internship program offers a fixed monthly stipend and a typical schedule is around 32 hours per week. Monthly stipends vary as follows:

• in office: $3,300 monthly stipend
• remote: $2,700 monthly stipend

Role Summary:The Media Monitoring Intern is responsible for providing day-to-day support to the to Media Matters’ Media Intelligence Department, which monitors and organizes Media Matters’ live and archival cable, online, broadcast, and social media recordings and tracks right-wing misinformation, smears, and attacks in media. This role includes both short- and long-term projects such as monitoring, data entry, helping to maintain the organization’s internal database, and contributing to departmental memos and data projects.Reporting Structure:

• The Media Monitoring Intern will report to the Deputy Media Intelligence Director and work closely with a Monitoring Coordinator.

Responsibilities:

• Provide data collection support to the monitoring teams
• Monitor TV, radio broadcasting, and other news outlets and alert teams to misinformation, and inflammatory comments, or smears
• Summarize and flag emerging misinformation in print and online media
• Aid in long-term research and data projects

Required Qualifications:

• Experience working with and/or supporting a fast-paced team
• Deep knowledge of current media landscape and an expansive media diet
• Interest in U.S. politics and media, including the ways conservative misinformation affects public debate in a fragmented media environment
• Ability to quickly synthesize information about new topics
• Understanding of 24-hour news cycle and how to identify elements with viral potential
• Deep knowledge of current political and policy issues
• Strong research skills
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and systems quickly and effectively
• Alignment with Media Matters’ work culture, including:

• Ability to operate effectively both independently and in a team
• Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines on a daily basis, multitask, and quickly adapt to new challenges in a fast-paced news cycle
• Receptivity and responsiveness to both concrete and abstract feedback
• Dedication to accuracy, with the ability to prioritize and keen attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years educational and/or professional experience in journalism, politics, public policy, or a related field

Physical Requirements:The physical demands of the position include regular work on a computer for all or part of the work day, as well as regular communication with colleagues, both verbally and in writing, using tools such as email, Slack, and audio and video conferencing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions, including the use of assistive technology.Supervisor Contact Information:Tyler Monroe, Deputy Director, Media Intelligenceaction@mediamatters.orgHow To Apply:Please apply through our online portal at . No phone calls, please. We can respond only to candidates whom we are contacting for an interview. Schedules will be determined by mutual agreement between the intern and Media Matters at the time of the internship offer.Media Matters for America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or disability.In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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