Digital Content Design Intern

Baltimore, MD (On-site)

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Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive and produce visual assets for marketing campaigns as a part-time design intern, gaining hands-on branding experience in a newsroom/marketing setting.

  • Own design assets for digital campaigns, print materials, and social content
  • Must-have: portfolio and current enrollment in a design- or marketing-related program
  • Standout: 20–30 hours/week internship with cross-team collaboration

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Design and produce creative assets for marketing campaigns, including email, social media, landing pages, and digital display ads
  • Support the creation of print materials, including flyers, promotional pieces, and sales collateral
  • Develop graphics for social media, print publications, website content, and podcasts
  • Assist with advertising client creative and branded content projects
  • Collaborate with marketing, newsroom, and advertising teams to bring ideas to life
  • Participate in team meetings and contribute creative concepts and feedback
  • Ensure all creative aligns with brand guidelines and campaign objectives
  • Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a college or university program, preferably in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, or a related field
  • Strong design skills with a portfolio showcasing digital and/or print work
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign required; After Effects or Premiere is a plus)
  • Basic understanding of layout, typography, color, and branding principles
  • Ability to take direction and incorporate feedback
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
  • Interest in media, journalism, communications or marketing is a plus but not required
  • This is a part-time internship (20–30 hours per week)

Preferred

  • After Effects or Premiere is a plus
  • Interest in media, journalism, communications or marketing is a plus
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2.2M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$9.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
32.1%
Direct
61%
Referral
3.5%
Social
3.2%
Paid
0.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~580

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
223 (38% of company)

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