Spring 2027 Communications, Brennan en Español Undergraduate Internship

About the role

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, craft innovative policies, and fight for them — in Congress and the states, in the courts, and in the court of public opinion.

We are seeking interns to join our Communications department on the Brennan en Español team to provide research, writing, and administrative support to staff. This internship is in-person at our New York City office and is only open to undergraduate students in Spring 2027.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general research and administrative work for the Brennan Center, including coordinating meetings and drafting routine correspondence.
• Attend and observe substantive meetings, events, and conversations on program work.
• Help the BEE team with research for different projects, including our newsletter.
• Write social media messaging and assist with social media posting.
• Contribute to videos for our social media platforms, including helping with writing scripts, and editing and recording of videos (experience on-camera is a plus but not required).
• Monitor both coverage in the Spanish-language and Latino press, and announcements and events by Latino organizations.

Qualifications

• Fluency in both English and Spanish is required.
• Independent self-starter; detail-oriented; energetic; punctual; and highly organized.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, as well as a passion for our issues.
• Experience with Windows, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word is a must.
• Database experience is very helpful.
• Open to evolving responsibilities.
• Must be an undergraduate student in Spring 2027.

A video assessment will be requested for candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Pay

$18.40 per hour

Schedule

• Approximately 10–20 hours per week
• Duration: Spring Semester 2027

Note: The Brennan Center will follow the rules of your school regarding internships. If a school doesn’t allow you to do a paid internship (e.g., receiving credit), then your internship will not be paid. 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.

Application Deadline

November 23, 2026