Fall 2026 Digital Undergraduate Internship
About The Position
The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is a nonpartisan law and policy institute that seeks to improve the systems of democracy and justice in the United States. We work to hold our political institutions and laws accountable to the twin American ideals of democracy and equal justice for all. The Brennan Center’s work ranges from voting rights to campaign finance reform, from ending mass incarceration to preserving constitutional protections in national security policies. Part think tank, part advocacy group, part cutting-edge communications hub, we start with rigorous research. We craft innovative policies. And we fight for them — in Congress and the states, in the courts, and in the court of public opinion. The Brennan Center for Justice is seeking a creative digital/new media intern to support our Digital Team. This is a hands-on role for someone who is passionate about democracy, civil rights, or social justice and wants to learn what it looks like to build impactful new media campaigns at a leading nonprofit. The digital intern will work directly on content creation and creator outreach. This internship is in-person at our New York office.
Requirements
- Independent self-starters; detail-oriented; energetic; punctual; and highly organized.
- Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Passion for our issues (democracy, civil rights, or social justice).
- Experience with Capcut, Canva, and other short-form basic editing tools.
- Experience with Windows, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
- Applicant must be open to evolving responsibilities.
- This internship is only open to undergraduate students for Fall 2026.
Nice To Haves
- Database experience
- Email marketing experience
Responsibilities
- Assist with general research and administrative work for the Brennan Center, including email checklisting, social media posting, and writing social copy.
- Attend and observe substantive meetings, events, and conversations on program work.
- Assist with daily platform management across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
- Draft captions for social media posts.
- Monitor social media engagement.
- Identify rapid-response opportunities tied to breaking news and policy developments.
- Research potential creator partners.
- Track engagement pipelines.
- Prepare briefing materials for creator outreach.
- Assist with Creator Summit logistics and influencer reporting.
- Draft scripts and concepts for Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
- Assist with video editing and graphics using tools like CapCut and Canva.
- Occasionally serve as on-camera talent for rapid-response videos.
- Compile social media performance metrics.
- Monitor trends, creators, and peer organizations to help inform digital strategy and audience engagement.
Benefits
- Paid internship
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
