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Fall 2026 Undergraduate Intern, Communications- Artist & Influencer Engagement

Remote/Hybrid- New York City · Intern · Internship

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About the role

The ACLU seeks an Undergraduate Artist & Influencer Engagement Intern on the A&E team in the Communications Department of the ACLU's National office.
This is a full-time or part-time position that can be remote or based in our NY Office.
We welcome new talent identification and creator pitch outreach, while measuring the performance of content posted across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Bluesky, Threads, and emerging platforms as needed.

Prepare pitch documents for issue and campaign work and help ideate ways to bring issue areas to the forefront of both new and engaged talent
Collaborate as necessary with communications strategists, social media, and multimedia teams on artist engagement actions

To maintain the integrity of our assessment process, please refrain from using AI-powered chatbots, search engines, or real-time assistance tools to generate your CV, cover letter or writing sample (if required).

Demonstrated interest in video production, photography, journalism, and storytelling.
Excellent writing and research skills.
Experience with video editing and experience working in an editorial environment preferred.
Able to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize.

Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
A stipend is available for students who are lawfully authorized to work.
Arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit.
Accessibility, equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all.
For us diversity, equity and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.
We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability.

The ACLU Communications department creates, maintains, and expands message narratives to engage our supporters and other target audiences, to help protect and expand civil liberties and civil rights, and also illustrate the value and impact of the ACLU's transformational work.
Through our messaging, engagement with newsmakers, our written, video and audio storytelling, and visual identity, we encourage support for the ACLU and help to build a more perfect union.
Helping to maintain our content tracking documents, the intern will be an integral part of metric management using Meltwater and other tools, and is a cross-functional role that sits across all issue areas here at the ACLU.
We are as committed to anti-oppression and anti-racism internally as we are externally.

Our Commitment to Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
If you require AI tools or other assistive technology as a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Accommodation Request Form so that we can support an accessible and equitable experience.

Stipend: A stipend is available for students who are lawfully authorized to work.

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