Fall 2025 Graphic Design/Creative Undergraduate Internship Job at Brennan Center for Justice, New York, NY

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  • Brennan Center for Justice
  • New York, NY

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 Creative team to provide design and administrative support to staff.

 

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


Responsibilities:  
The intern will assist with graphic design, archival and photo research, and administrative work for the Brennan Center, including but not limited to coordinating meetings, and drafting routine correspondence through email. Additionally, there will be opportunities to attend and observe substantive meetings, events, and conversations on program work. Applicant must be open to evolving responsibilities. 

In addition to duties listed above, specific responsibilities for the Creative team include: 
  • Producing still and motion graphics for digital channels 

  • Completingextensive image and archive research and research on Brennan Center issues to develop engaging graphics 

  • Supporting development of institutional, campaign, and brand videos/graphics; motion and still research, cataloging and organization of visual assets 

  • Maintaining multimedia archive: graphics, images and video. 


Qualifications:  
The ideal candidates are independent self-starters; detail-oriented; energetic; punctual; and highly organized. Interns must also have excellent design skills, as well as a passion for our issues. 

  • Experience with Adobe applications, including InDesign and Photoshop is a must. 

  • A link to your portfolio, or a pdf, containing your best quality work must be submitted for your application to be considered. 


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. Therefore, please consider submitting your application. 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 current undergraduate students.   


Hours: Approximately 10 - 20 hours per week   

Pay: $17.50 per hour   

Duration: September - December 2025  

Application Deadline: July 18, 2025 

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. 

To Apply:  
Please visit HERE << and upload (preferably in pdf) your (1) resume, (2) cover letter, (3) link to portfolio or pdf of recent work and (4) list of contact details of three supervisor references. In your cover letter, please specify what interests you about the Creative team and the Brennan Center.   
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. 

If you have difficulty with the online system, you may send your application by e-mail to brennancenterjobs@nyu.edu with “Creative Fall Internship” in the subject line, after registering in the online system. Applying through our website is strongly preferred. 

Note: The Brennan Center is committed to public health and to the safety and wellbeing of our colleagues and visitors. As such, we have adopted a policy requiring all employees working in the New York and Washington, DC offices to be vaccinated against COVID-19, or to meet the legal guidelines for an exemption.

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.

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