Fall 2026 Editorial Undergraduate Internship

Job Description

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. Responsibilities: As an intern with our Editorial team, your responsibilities will include editing and proofreading research and policy reports and material for the website, brainstorming content across platforms, and helping script videos. You will leave the position as a discerning editor with a good grasp of style and a strong understanding of copyediting principles. Additionally, there will be opportunities to attend and observe substantive meetings, events, and conversations on program work. In addition to administrative and reception duties, specific responsibilities for the Editorial team include: Proofreading print and web material, along with collateral content such as social media posts, video scripts, and podcast episode descriptions Copyediting reports and video scripts, social media posts and graphics, and staff bios