About the role#
The Brennan Center for Justice is looking for an undergraduate intern to join the Creative team within our Communications department. This role provides design and administrative support to our staff while offering opportunities to observe substantive meetings and policy discussions. This is a paid internship for the Spring 2027 semester.
What you'll do#
- Create still and motion graphics for our digital channels.
- Conduct extensive image and archive research to inform visual content.
- Assist with the development of institutional, campaign, and brand videos.
- Catalog and organize our multimedia archive of graphics, images, and video assets.
- Attend and observe meetings and events related to our program work.
What you'll need#
- You are an undergraduate student during the Spring 2027 semester.
- You have excellent design skills and experience with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.
- You are highly organized, punctual, and detail-oriented.
- You are an independent self-starter who brings energy to the team.
- You have a clear interest in the issues the Brennan Center addresses.
- You must provide a portfolio or PDF featuring your best quality work.
Location & details#
- This internship is based on-site at our office in New York, New York.
- The schedule is approximately 10 to 20 hours per week.
- The pay rate is $18.40 per hour, contingent on your school's internship policies.
About Brennan Center for Justice
The Brennan Center for Justice is a nonpartisan law and policy institute based in New York City. Founded in 1995, the organization conducts research and advocacy regarding democracy and justice systems. It operates as a think tank and communications hub focused on issues like voting rights, campaign finance reform, and ending mass incarceration. The center maintains offices in New York and Washington, DC.
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