Spring 2027 Digital Undergraduate Internship

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. We are seeking an intern to join our Communications team in the Digital department to provide research, writing, and administrative support to staff for our New York office’s digital team. Note: This internship is in-person at our New York City office. Responsibilities All interns will assist with general research and administrative work for the Brennan Center, including daily digital project production support. Additionally, there will be opportunities to attend and observe substantive meetings, events, and conversations on program work. In addition to administrative duties, specific responsibilities for the Digital team include: Participate in marketing, communications, and digital team meetings and strategy discussions support the email marketing team to conduct quality assurance for newsletter sends conduct research on social media, digital campaign, and email marketing trends and best practices gather data and create reports on effectiveness of ongoing online marketing campaigns and email program work with staff on campaign marketing, promotion plans, and email production and testing work with staff to create and post content on the website and social media assist with digital advertising Qualifications The ideal candidates are independent self-starters; detail-oriented; energetic; punctual; and highly organized. Interns must also have excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, as well as a passion for our issues. Experience with Windows, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word a must. Applicant must be open to evolving responsibilities. We are committed to considering a wide range of candidates, including those with diverse experiences and backgrounds. If you're uncertain about meeting 100% of our qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway. In your cover letter, please share your interest in the position and what you hope to contribute to the role. This internship is only open to undergraduate students in Spring 2027. Hours Approximately 10-20 hours per week Pay $18.40 per hour Duration Spring Semester 2027 Application Deadline November 23, 2026 Note The Brennan Center will follow the rules of your school regarding internships. Therefore, if a school doesn’t allow you to do a paid internship for some reason (i.e., receiving credit, etc.), then your internship will not be paid. In addition, if you are participating in a formal school internship program that allows you to work more than our stated hours, we will make a determination based on our needs and further assessment of your school’s program. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage interested students to apply early, as the position will be filled once qualified candidates are found. No phone calls, please. The Brennan Center for Justice is committed to a workplace based on equal opportunity and a strong belief in the increased effectiveness that comes from a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, ethnicity, gender identity, socioeconomic identity, sexual orientation, national origin, previous incarceration, disability, military veteran/status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. To this end, we welcome all qualified applicants to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr