Outreach & Research Internship – Fall 2026
Brave New Films is a nonprofit social justice media organization committed to nonpartisan advocacy on urgent human rights issues—including war, racial justice, climate change, reproductive freedom, LGBTQ+ rights, voting rights, and economic inequality. With over one million active social media followers and hundreds of millions of views annually, we use film and digital storytelling to educate, engage, and drive meaningful change.
We are seeking an Outreach & Research Intern to support our campaigns through strategic outreach, media research, and content development, helping expand the reach and impact of our films and digital storytelling.
This is a training-based internship designed for educational purposes. Interns are supervised and do not independently manage accounts or replace paid staff.
General Info
- Timing: Fall 2026 (end date flexible)
- Hours: 15 – 20 hours/week
- Format: Remote
- Compensation: Unpaid (academic credit eligible)
Role Overview
This role is ideal for someone passionate about media, storytelling, and strong research. You’ll work directly with our outreach director to assist on a variety of tasks connected to outreach, media production and research while also taking initiative on independent assignments.
Focus Areas & Responsibilities
- Research and compile news articles, studies, statistics, and policy materials
- Locate and organize archival video, photos, and audio for production use
- Draft and refine written materials with clarity and accuracy
- Fact-check and ensure all sources are properly cited
- Manage your workload efficiently and adapt to shifting project needs
Ideal Candidate
- Excellent writing, research, and fact-checking skills
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Tech-savvy; comfortable using Google Suite and Microsoft Office
- Strong awareness of current events and news (a plus)
- Basic knowledge of Spanish (a plus)
- Strong organization and communication skills
How to Apply
Please email productionjobs@bravenewfilms.org with:
- A brief cover letter explaining why you’re interested in interning at Brave New Films
- Your resume
- Your availability
Thank you and we look forward to your application!
