ACLU-NJ Digital Communications Intern

ACLU of New Jersey • Newark, NJ

10h • $21 • Hybrid

About The Position

The American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey (ACLU-NJ) seeks a highly motivated undergraduate student for a summer internship in our communications department. This internship is full-time for ten weeks, from June through August. Interns can expect a hybrid work schedule, with Tuesdays and Wednesdays being in-person in our Newark office.
Overview
The ACLU-NJ is one of the largest ACLU affiliates in the country and the premier civil rights and liberties advocacy organization in New Jersey. At the ACLU-NJ, students will contribute to a broad range of cutting-edge civil rights and liberties work. Please click here to see a list of some of the issues the ACLU-NJ works on.
The digital communications intern will work across departments to create digital communications that engage and educate the public on ACLU-NJ's key priorities. The intern will contribute to the day-to-day functions of the department and will develop social copy, email blasts, editorial, multimedia, and web content. They will also gain experience in analyzing reporting data and making recommendations from key performance indicators of digital campaigns.
This is an opportunity for the selected candidate to learn about the responsibilities of digital content creation and advocacy communications. The ACLU-NJ endeavors to provide other professional development opportunities such as presentations and Q&A sessions with renowned attorneys, activists, and other institutional partners in New Jersey.
The successful applicant will be paid $21 per hour for 30 hours of work per week and will be expected to work in the office two days per week. The ACLU-NJ will not consider a student’s external funding in reviewing applications and making offers.

Requirements

• Strong oral, written, and editing skills.
• Familiarity with online platforms including LinkedIn, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, YouTube, and graphic design software like Canva and Adobe Express.
• Experience in Excel, Google Sheets, or other data management software.
• Good interpersonal and analytical skills.
• A commitment to racial and social justice, civil liberties, and civil rights.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work inclusively across lines of difference in a variety of settings.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in graphic design and video editing a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Create digital communications that engage and educate the public on ACLU-NJ's key priorities.
• Contribute to the day-to-day functions of the department
• Develop social copy, email blasts, editorial, multimedia, and web content.
• Gain experience in analyzing reporting data and making recommendations from key performance indicators of digital campaigns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees