Interns

Updated February 20, 2008

Colorado Media Matters is a state-based project of Media Matters for America, a Web-based progressive research and information center dedicated to comprehensively monitoring, analyzing, and correcting conservative misinformation in the U.S. media. Colorado Media Matters is managed and staffed by Coloradans trained in the rigorous editorial policies and research methods developed by Media Matters for America. We are looking for interns to work during summer 2008 in our Denver office who believe in progressive causes and can assist in the following departments:

Responsibilities:
Providing support to Colorado Media Matters' research and writing staff with transcribing radio and television programs and monitoring television, print, Internet, and radio outlets. Opportunity to write bylined items depending on experience. Applicants should familiarize themselves with the website and might be asked to research and write an item for further consideration of their candidacy.

Interns will receive hands-on training while working directly with staff. All interns must have an interest in current political issues as well as media criticism. Strong writing and communication skills a must.

Job Qualifications:
Applicants must be hard-working, enthusiastic, resourceful, and detail-oriented. They also must demonstrate an ability to work on deadline and thrive under pressure, exhibit excellent written/oral communications, and have the ability to work independently as well as with a team.

Applicants must have completed at least their freshman year of college. Strong writing skills are mandatory, as is proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Prior experience in communications and Internet-based research is a big plus.

How to apply:
Please first visit our website, colorado.mediamatters.org.

(1)  Send a resumé, a cover letter explaining why you want to work at Colorado Media Matters, and a writing sample (preferably on the subject of politics and/or the media) to co-job-intern@mediamatters.org.

(2)  On a separate page, please list the total number of hours per week that you are available. The position would be part time for 15-20 hours a week, and could be fulfilled in three full days every week or in five half-days (morning or afternoon shifts).

Colorado Media Matters and Media Matters for America are Equal Opportunity Employers.