About the role#
The Brennan Center for Justice is seeking an undergraduate intern to support the Communications department and Multimedia team. This role provides hands-on experience in video production, editing, and research within a law and policy institute. This is an on-site internship based in New York City for the Spring 2027 semester.
What you'll do#
- Assist with video shoots by setting up cameras, lighting, and sound equipment.
- Edit short-form video content and support media management by ingesting and organizing footage.
- Research and source video elements, including stills, motion graphics, and music.
- Support the team using Adobe Premiere Pro and monitor social media trends to inform video strategy.
- Provide general administrative support, including coordinating meetings, drafting correspondence, and assisting the Brennan en Español team.
- Attend and observe substantive meetings and events related to the organization's policy work.
- Follow production schedules and collaborate with team members on various creative projects.
What you'll need#
- Current undergraduate student status for Spring 2027.
- Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
- Strong visual vocabulary and a passion for democracy and justice issues.
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, with preference for experience in Premiere Pro, AfterEffects, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
- Familiarity with tools such as Zoom, Dropbox, Slack, Eventbrite, Canva, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
- Ability to lift 40 lbs.
- Spanish language proficiency is preferred but not required.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: Spring 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $18.40 per hour (subject to school internship policies).
- Commitment: Approximately 10-20 hours per week.
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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