The ACLU of Colorado seeks an Undergraduate Multimedia Intern in the Communications Department of the affiliate office in Denver, Colorado. This internship is a hybrid position.

Qualifying applicants must currently be an undergraduate student, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience and must be based in the Denver metro area for the duration of the internship.

Summary of Position

Multimedia and communications students are encouraged to apply for a summer 2026 multimedia intern position with the ACLU of Colorado located in Denver, Colorado. The multimedia communications intern would work with the Communications department of the affiliate. The multimedia communications intern should expect to work part-time (20 hours/week) for up to 24 weeks for the duration of summer and into fall 2026. The communications intern will work with the director of communications to set summer hours and adjust fall hours to accommodate a class schedule.

Primary Responsibilities

Students interning with the ACLU of Colorado will gain experience with many different communications responsibilities including writing, graphic design, social media content creation, photography, video production, and more.

Qualifications

ACLU of Colorado prefers students who are currently attending college or university with a major, or focus of study, on communications and/or multimedia production and have a demonstrated interest in civil rights, civil liberties and social justice. They must demonstrate excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Belonging, and Inclusion

ACLU of Colorado is an equitable opportunity employer. We believe that having a board, staff, and volunteer base with diverse personal and professional backgrounds enhances our ability to meet our mission and creates an environment where all community members can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified persons, including people of color, immigrants, women, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ community, those who have been formerly incarcerated, and other members of underrepresented and marginalized groups.

ACLU of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or record of arrest or conviction. We are committed to providing a work environment that practices equitable and inclusive treatment and is quick to act to prevent and address harassment or discrimination of any kind.

Job Responsibilities

The multimedia communications intern can expect to handle a combination of these responsibilities throughout the duration of their internship:

• Social media content creation
  • Photo and video production
  • Social content writing
• Video production
  • Technical support, camera operation, set-up/tear-down, lighting, audio
  • B-roll, second/third angle filming
  • Script research and writing
  • Creating video content using our equipment or a smartphone
• Photography
  • Photo editing
  • Photography support at local events
  • Photo collection and organization
• Administrative tasks related to communications work
  • Assisting with website updates including but not limited to writing alt text, posting about ACLU of Colorado events and calls to action, and hyperlink management
  • Updating reporter and publication information in the organization’s media distribution management systems
  • Compiling and sharing media coverage, and communications updates with ACLU of Colorado staff and board.
• ACLU of Colorado campaign support
  • Support and assist in the execution of communications strategies for current and upcoming ACLU of Colorado campaigns

Essential Position Functions
The following activities are essential for success in this role:

• Ability to remain at workstation for long periods of time.
• Ability to work in office at least two days a week.
• Communicate with others effectively in verbal and written formats.
• Ability to travel in the Denver metro area and across the state of Colorado if needed

Hybrid Schedule

ACLU of Colorado currently has a hybrid work model that requires staff to work in the office at least 2 days per week and staff may work remotely or in the office the other 3 days.

Compensation

ACLU of Colorado will compensate successful intern applicants at a rate of $24/hour that will be paid over the course of the internship as wages, subject to withholding.

Application Instructions

Students interested in spending a summer working with the ACLU of Colorado Communications Department should submit a cover letter explaining their interest in the ACLU of Colorado, a résumé, list of three references, and short writing sample (1-3 pages).

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed until the position is filled. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications by Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Applications should be sent by email to ACLU of Colorado Communications Director, Erica Tinsley, at [email protected], with “Internship Application__ (First and last name)” in the subject line. Phone calls will not be accepted. Qualified applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted directly by the communications director. Any questions regarding whether the application has been received or is complete should be directed to Erica Tinsley.

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is the nation’s foremost defender of constitutional rights and civil liberties. ACLU of Colorado is an affiliate of the national ACLU, and it is the state’s guardian of freedom, working in the courts, in the legislature, and in communities across the state to protect and advance civil rights and civil liberties for all. Founded in 1952, ACLU of Colorado is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to fulfilling the promise of equal justice under the law for all Coloradans. For more information about the work of the ACLU of Colorado and the civil liberties principles we uphold, please visit our website at www.aclu-co.org.