CAMPAIGN INTERNSHIP:
As a Campaign Intern for the Ali for Jersey City 2025 campaign, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to nearly every part of a grassroots political operation. This is a hands-on role that evolves over time based on your skills, interests, availability, and level of involvement.

Interns will support both Mussab Ali’s mayoral campaign and the city council candidates running on his slate. Whether you're knocking doors, helping draft messaging, coordinating events, or researching local issues, you’ll be part of the day-to-day team working to win this election.

This internship is ideal for individuals who want a broad understanding of how campaigns work and are ready to jump in wherever they’re needed most.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Canvass door-to-door and talk directly with voters

• Support phone banking, text banking, and digital outreach

• Help organize volunteer trainings, events, and town halls

• Assist with community outreach, coalition-building, and visibility efforts

• Conduct research on local issues, policy priorities, and opposing candidates

• Staff the candidate at public events and assist with photography, logistics, or note-taking

• Contribute to press, fundraising, or digital projects depending on your strengths

• Adapt to new responsibilities as campaign needs shift throughout the election cycle

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

• A deep understanding of what it takes to run a competitive local campaign

• Training and mentorship from campaign leadership and team leads

• Direct access to staff, candidates, and political organizing professionals

• Opportunities to take on increasing responsibility based on performance

• A meaningful way to contribute to your community and build civic experience

• Exposure to multiple departments including field, digital, communications, and finance

WHO YOU ARE

• Flexible, reliable, and eager to learn by doing

• Comfortable stepping outside your comfort zone to talk with voters or lead a project

• Passionate about local politics, community power, and civic engagement

• Organized and dependable, with strong communication and people skills

• Looking for a well-rounded campaign experience in a supportive team environment

• Excited to be part of a grassroots movement where everyone contributes in big ways

GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERNSHIP:

As a Graphic Design Intern with the Ali for Jersey City 2025 campaign, you’ll play a critical role in shaping how voters see and engage with our movement. From social media graphics to printed materials, your designs will directly impact the visibility and momentum of our grassroots campaign.

You’ll work alongside a small, hands-on team – including the campaign manager, chief of staff, and candidates themselves – gaining direct experience in political design and communications. Interns will support both Mussab Ali’s mayoral campaign and the city council candidates running on his slate.

This internship is ideal for students and early-career designers looking to build their portfolio, collaborate with experienced campaign staff, and apply their creative skills to drive meaningful change.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Design graphics for social media, digital ads, campaign literature, and outreach materials

• Create templates and design packages for ward-specific and citywide messaging

• Collaborate with senior campaign staff on content strategy and visual branding

• Assist with print-ready materials for events, canvassing, and fundraisers

• Support rapid-turnaround design needs based on campaign moments and breaking news

• Ensure brand consistency across all platforms and mediums

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

• Real-world experience designing for a competitive political campaign

• A portfolio of public-facing content viewed by thousands of voters across Jersey City

• Mentorship from campaign leadership and exposure to messaging strategy

• Opportunities to propose original concepts and lead design initiatives

• Insight into how design and branding shape public perception in local politics

WHO YOU ARE

• A creative and detail-oriented designer passionate about civic engagement

• Proficient in design tools like Canva, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or similar platforms

• Able to meet deadlines, accept feedback, and iterate quickly in a fast-paced environment

• A collaborative teammate who brings both creativity and discipline to the work

• Excited to contribute to a movement that values bold ideas, local leadership, and design with purpose

VIDEO PRODUCTION INTERNSHIP:

As a Video Production Intern with the Ali for Jersey City 2025 campaign, you’ll help shape the story of a grassroots movement by creating powerful, engaging, and authentic video content. From short-form videos for social media to full-length interviews and campaign highlight reels, your work will play a central role in how voters connect with Mussab Ali and the council candidates running on his slate.

Interns will collaborate with senior campaign staff and candidates to develop and produce video content that communicates key messages, highlights events, and mobilizes voters. Whether you're filming in the field or editing footage remotely, your work will directly influence how the campaign reaches people across Jersey City.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Film and edit videos for social media, campaign events, and digital outreach

• Create short-form content for platforms like Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts
  Assist in developing video scripts and storyboards in coordination with campaign messaging

• Capture footage from canvassing events, speaking engagements, and community appearances

• Edit interviews, town halls, and campaign updates for public distribution

• Help maintain a consistent and compelling visual style across all campaign video content

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

• A portfolio of video content shared widely across campaign channels

• Real-world experience producing video for a competitive political campaign

• Mentorship from senior campaign staff and exposure to digital strategy

• Opportunities to take creative ownership over projects and lead visual storytelling efforts

• Experience with fast-turnaround editing and content creation under real campaign deadlines

WHO YOU ARE

• Proficient in video editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve

• Comfortable working independently or collaboratively on creative projects

• Eager to use video as a tool to build power, elevate community voices, and drive civic engagement

• Able to balance speed, creativity, and clarity in producing video content

• Excited to be part of a small team working on a big vision for Jersey City