Training Tomorrow’s Leaders Today

Since 1992, Media Research Center has trained more than 480 talented interns to recognize media bias, practice balanced journalism and advance conservative ideals.

Alumni Mentorship Program

Throughout the year, we pair each intern with an MRC alumni mentor through the Alumni Mentorship Program. The program allows our 480 alumni to stay connected with MRC and helps launch the careers of the next generation of media analysts, journalists, and conservative leaders. If you’re interested in becoming an alumni mentor, contact the MRC Intern Manager at

internships@mrc.org

Annual Alumni Event

MRC hosts an Intern Alumni Event in the D.C. area each year to allow alumni to network and meet the new intern class. The event features a special guest speaker from the conservative movement, which has included MRC President Brent Bozell, Sen. Ted Cruz, and former Speaker Newt Gingrich.

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Liz Harrington
Liz Harrington
Chief Spokeswoman for Donald J. Trump
CNSNews Intern (2011)
Our Alumni
MRC’s rigorous intern program continues to strengthen the MRC and the conservative movement. We prepare students for a future in conservative journalism and career success by giving them a platform to build their professional portfolios and sharpen their skills. MRC intern alumni have gone on to careers at America's most prestigious conservative organizations and news outlets. Learn more about our alumni and their impact in media and beyond.
Liz Harrington
"I will always be grateful to CNSNews for giving me an opportunity, and helping launch my career. At a time during the abysmal Obama-Biden economy, with no clips to my name, CNS gave me a shot to go out, learn, and succeed. Giving young conservatives a chance has had an immeasurable impact in the fight to uphold America’s founding principles."
Liz Harrington
Chief Spokeswoman for Donald J. Trump
CNSNews Intern (2011)
Matt Vespa
"Know your enemy. That’s what working at the News Analysis Division (aka Newsbusters) at the Media Research Center will prepare you for when you join their fantastic internship program. The MRC, the Newsbusters division, and the CNS News wing, which I also dabbled with when MRCTV was part of that operation, is an excellent place to get your start in the ongoing fight against the Democrat-Media complex."
Matt Vespa
Senior Editor, Townhall.com
NewsBusters Intern (2012)
Matt Purple
"MRC was my first job in conservative journalism and provided me with the experience that convinced me I wanted to be a writer. MRC interns were engaged, wrote, edited, gathered facts, accrued interviews, racked up bylines, and learned the tricks of the trade. The dedication of the MRC's editors and staff to good journalism and covering all facets of an issue was inspiring and much fairer than anything you're likely to find in the so-called mainstream press."
Matt Purple
Senior Editor, The American Conservative
CNSNews Intern (2007)
Liz Harrington
Chief Spokeswoman for Donald J. Trump
CNSNews Intern (2011)
Matt Vespa
Senior Editor, Townhall.com
NewsBusters Intern (2012)
Matt Purple
Senior Editor, The American Conservative
CNSNews Intern (2007)
Curtis Houck
Managing Editor, NewsBusters
CNSNews Intern (2013)
Patrick Hauf
Journalist, Fox News Digital
MRCTV Intern (2018)
Gabriel Hays
Associate Editor, 
Fox News
MRC Culture Intern (2018) 

Annabel Scott
Vice President ofOperations, The Daily Caller
CNSNews Intern (2017)
Gabriella Hoffman
Senior Fellow withIndependent Women’s Forum
CNSNews Intern (2012)
Veronica Hays
Digital Training Manager,The Leadership Institute
MRC Culture Intern (2021)
Emily Robertson
Production Assistant,Fox News Digital
CNSNews Intern (2022)
Julia Johnson
Trending News Editor,Washington Examiner
CNSNews Intern (2021)
Simona Barca
Evening Anchor/Reporter, KHRD 15ABC
Marketing Intern (2020)
Greg Price
Director of Communications,State Freedom Caucus Network
NewsBusters Intern (2019)
Emma Riley
Multimedia Journalist/Reporter, KUTV 2News
CNSNews Intern (2021)