Video Production Intern

The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) is one of the nation's foremost defenders of civil liberties and civil rights. Founded in 1951 as the New York affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union, the NYCLU is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization with seven chapters and 48,000 members statewide.

The NYCLU is a proven guardian of New Yorkers’ First Amendment rights, including the rights of filmmakers and photographers to freely perform their craft. Recently, it led a grassroots campaign that persuaded New York City to revise proposed rules that would have severely restricted a wide range of casual photography and videotaping in public places.

Position Summary
The NYCLU is seeking an intern this summer to lend a creative touch and professional polish to the production of video content for its Web site. The video production intern would work with the organization’s Communications and Advocacy departments to create short films that highlight the NYCLU’s work and educate the public on a variety of civil rights and civil liberties-related issues.
The intern will play an important role in crafting the organization’s message and attracting new members. This is an exciting opportunity for a filmmaking student to build a portfolio and gain work experience in a friendly, fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate must possess a thorough knowledge of all facets of video production, including script-writing, and production and editing techniques. Knowledge of civil rights and civil liberties-related issues is a plus. This is an unpaid internship, but a $200 stipend will be provided. The intern will be expected to work two days a week on a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and produce a variety of brief videos explaining the NYCLU’s advocacy campaigns and positions on the issues. These videos will be posted on the NYCLU’s Web site and widely distributed to advocacy groups, blogs and other media outlets. They will take a variety of forms, including:
  • Interviews with NYCLU staff and clients
  • Footage of NYCLU events
  • Documentary-style shorts
  • Creative shorts

The ideal candidate will have

• Proficiency with Final Cut Pro
• Experience creating short videos
• Experience interviewing people
• A diplomatic touch and a sense of humor
• Access to a good-quality video camera is a plus

The internship runs from June 16 through Aug. 15. Please send a resume and cover letter to mcummings@nyclu.org. Include "Video Production Internship" in the subject line. Please be prepared to provide samples of your work.

The NYCLU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages women, people of color, persons with disabilities and LGBTQ people to apply.