Fall Editorial Undergraduate Internship Brennan Center Justice

Fall 2026 Editorial Undergraduate Internship at The Brennan Center for Justice

Recruitment began on June 23, 2026

Expires on July 24, 2026

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 department on the Editorial team to provide editing and administrative support.

Note: This internship is in-person at our New York office.

• Editing and proofreading research and policy reports and material for the website, brainstorming content across platforms, and helping script videos.
• Proofreading print and web material, collateral such as social media posts, video scripts, and podcast episode descriptions.
• Copyediting reports and video scripts, social media posts and graphics, and staff bios.
• Line editing reports and other select publications.
• Assisting the Editorial team to review proposals and develop supplementary content for reports.
• Drafting compelling display copy for publications.
• Additionally, opportunities to attend and observe substantive meetings, events, and conversations on program work.

• Independent, resourceful, detail‑oriented, and highly organized.
• Excellent editing, research, writing, and analytical skills, and a passion for democracy and justice.
• College journalism or other editorial experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style or other editorial style guides is a plus.

This internship is only open to undergraduate students for Fall 2026.

• Hours:
  
  Approximately 10 – 20 hours per week.
• Pay: $18.40 per hour.
• Duration:
  September – December 2026.
• Final date to receive applications:
  July 24, 2026.

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. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply.