Jobs

Chief of Staff

The Knight Institute seeks an accomplished nonprofit leader, strategist, and manager who is passionate about organizational excellence and the Institute’s mission to serve as its Chief of Staff. (Read more)

Deputy Director of Communications, Media and Social Media Strategy

The Knight Institute seeks a dynamic, seasoned media strategist with a track record of success in communications for mission-driven organizations to serve as Deputy Director of Communications, Media and Social Media Strategy. (Read more)

Internships

Summer 2026 Legal Interns

The Knight Institute seeks applications from creative, motivated, and committed law students to work alongside the Institute’s attorneys on all aspects of our docket during the summer of 2026. (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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