Immigration Campaign Editing & Production Internship - Fall 2026

Brave New Films is seeking an Immigrant Rights Editing and Production Intern to support our immigration and deportation documentary campaign through a combination of editing, video production, and research.

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.

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 Semester 2026 (end date flexible)
• Hours: 15 - 20 hours/week
• Format: Remote
• Compensation: Unpaid (academic credit eligible)

Role Overview

This internship focuses on Brave New Films’ immigration and deportation campaign, supporting the creation of impactful documentary and digital content that exposes injustices in U.S. immigration enforcement. Interns will contribute across research, story development, archival sourcing, and video editing/production workflows, helping bring immigrant stories to life with accuracy and care.

Key Responsibilities

Immigration Research & Story Development

• Research immigration policy, enforcement practices, detention systems, and asylum law
• Source court cases, legislation, reports, and news stories related to deportation
• Help identify compelling narratives that center immigrant voices and lived experiences
• Fact-check content and ensure accuracy and proper citation

Archival & Media Sourcing

• Locate and organize archival footage, photos, interviews, and audio assets
• Build and maintain organized media libraries to support documentary storytelling

Video Editing & Production Support

• Assist with video editing tasks (logging footage, cutting clips, organizing timelines, prepping assets)
• Support post-production workflows and content assembly
• Collaborate with the production team to translate research into visual storytelling
• Adapt to evolving production timelines and campaign priorities

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about immigrant rights, human rights, and social justice advocacy
• Strong interest in video production and editing (experience with editing software is a plus)
• Familiar with immigration law, asylum policy, or detention practices (preferred but not required)
• Able to handle sensitive subject matter with care, nuance, and professionalism
• Strong research, critical thinking, and organizational skills
• Clear communicator and collaborative team member

How to Apply

Please email [email protected] with:

• A brief cover letter explaining your interest in Brave New Films
• Your resume
• Your availability

Thank you and we look forward to your application!