Summer 2026 Undergraduate Multimedia Intern - Communications Department

ACLU - Internships • New York, NY

2h • Hybrid

About The Position

The ACLU seeks an Undergraduate Multimedia Intern on the Multimedia Team in the Communications Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York City. This internship can be remote or hybrid (based in New York City)
Qualifying applicants must currently be matriculated undergraduate students or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience and must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship.
The Team:
The ACLU Marketing and Communications department creates, maintains, and expands message narratives to engage our supporters and other target audiences, to help protect and expand civil liberties and civil rights, and also illustrate the value and impact of the ACLU’s transformational work. Through our messaging, engagement with newsmakers, our written, video and audio storytelling, and visual identity, we encourage support for the ACLU and help to build a more perfect union.
What You’ll Do:
The Multimedia intern is an integral member of the team, assisting with production of the ACLU’s in-house podcast as well as videos. Interns will conduct research, draft scripts and paper edits, transcribe and review interview footage, edit videos, assist on shoots and interviews, and participate in brainstorms and meetings.

Requirements

• Demonstrated interest in audio storytelling, journalism, and video production
• Excellent writing and research skills
• Able to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize
• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflict

Nice To Haves

• Experience with audio and video editing and experience working in an editorial environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Work closely with producer and hosts of ACLU’s in-house podcast
• Pitch topics and provide background research for each episode
• Assist with remote and in-person episode tapings
• Manage and edit podcast taping transcripts and prepare publish packaging for podcast episodes
• Research video topics, draft scripts, review and transcribe video footage
• Edit short videos for social media, if able, and help copyedit video content
• Assist with remote or in-person video recording sessions or photo shoots

Benefits

• A stipend is available for students who are lawfully authorized to work.
• Arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit.

What This Job Offers

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