Fall 2026 Internship - Subscription & Product

Democracy Docket • Jersey City, NJ

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Democracy Docket's Subscriptions & Product team is looking for a creative fall intern with a strong eye for design. You'll work closely with our news and product teams to create editorial illustrations, infographics, and branded assets that bring our journalism to life. Our interns are embedded directly into Democracy Docket’s teams, where they gain hands-on, professional experience and contribute to meaningful projects. Interns also receive mentorship, regular feedback, and professional development opportunities to support their career growth.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student in graphic design, visual communications, or a related field
• Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or Canva
• Strong portfolio demonstrating editorial, digital, or brand design work
• Interest in democracy, voting rights, news/media, and/or election law

Responsibilities

• Take briefs from the news team to design editorial illustrations and infographics
• Support the social team with creating and updating templates and one-off graphics (if applicable)
• Support the S&P team with creating and updating email templates and landing pages (if applicable)
• Help document and operationalize brand guidelines

Benefits

• $20/hour compensation
• Flexible work schedule (15–20 hours/week)
• Located in or able to commute to Jersey City on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday weekly
• Direct mentorship and regular 1:1 check-ins with a staff host
• Access to Democracy Docket programming, staff events, and professional development opportunities
• Hands-on experience contributing to a national media platform

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed