Jobs
Research and Policy Program Coordinator
The Knight Institute seeks a research and policy program coordinator. Reporting to the research director as well as the policy director, the coordinator will work closely with the Institute’s research program staff, visiting research scholars, and other contributors and will lead or assist with a broad range of activities in support of our research and policy priorities. (Read more)
Policy Counsel
The Knight Institute seeks a policy counsel. Reporting to the policy director, the policy counsel will help advance the Institute’s growing policy program by researching and analyzing legislation, regulatory proposals, reports, and other policy initiatives; drafting legislative language; aiding in the development of advocacy strategies; and engaging with coalition partners and others on behalf of the Institute.
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Administrative Coordinator
The Knight Institute seeks an administrative coordinator to help ensure the successful execution of a broad range of administrative and financial tasks using independent judgment, creativity, and top-notch problem-solving skills. The coordinator will manage the daily financial activities of the Institute, oversee day-to-day office operations and events, and provide front-line and high-level administrative and technical support for the Institute. (Read more)
Internships
Summer 2025 Legal Internship
The Knight Institute seeks legal interns for the summer of 2025 to support our groundbreaking litigation. You’ll work alongside the Institute’s attorneys on all aspects of our docket, including exploring potential new lawsuits, conducting legal research and analysis, contributing to litigation strategy, and drafting factual and legal memoranda, affidavits, and briefs. (Read more)
Visiting Scholars
Visiting Research Scholars
The Knight Institute welcomes proposals on a rolling basis from scholars interested in collaborating with the Institute on substantial projects relating to the Institute’s mandate. (Read more)
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Every year, the Knight Institute brings on interns, legal fellows, and Columbia Law School externs to work with us for defined periods of time. For a brief description of each of these positions along with an overview of our schedule for hiring them read more here.
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