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Doner

Creative Intern

Los Angeles, CA

Go from green to mad (wo)man in just one short summer of indentured servitude!* *Actually, you'll ... Mom and Dad said, "Really?" But your passion for creative problem solving, obsession with new and ...

Doner

Creative Intern

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Go from green to mad (wo)man in just one short summer of indentured servitude!* *Actually, you'll ... Mom and Dad said, "Really?" But your passion for creative problem solving, obsession with new and ...

Happy Dad

AI CREATIVE INTERN

Anaheim, CA · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

Role Overview We're looking for a creative, AI-savvy intern to join our team for the summer. This role will focus on creating and editing short-form video and visual content using AI tools for social ...

WXXI

Marketing & Creative Services Intern

Rochester, NY · On-site

$16/hr

Marketing & Creative Services Intern - Summer 2026 DIVISION: Communications & Marketing REPORTS TO: Director of Communications & Audience Development CLASSIFICATION: Non Exempt PAY: $16.00 per hour ...

Cheddy Inc.

Social Media Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$15.50 - $19.75/hr

Social Media Intern Social Media Creative Intern -- Pet Brands Brand's Best Friend helps pet brands ... Approximately 15-20 hours/week * 4-month summer internship with opportunity to extend into fall

Jackson Durham

Sales Intern

Dallas, TX · On-site

$14.75 - $20/hr

We are looking for an outgoing, detail-orientated, hard working and creative intern to join our ... summer and fall internships. Some things you can expect as a Jackson Durham intern: oClient ...

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How much do creative intern summer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for creative intern summer in the United States is $33,716.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34,500.00 and $35,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What types of projects and tasks can a Creative Intern expect to work on during the summer internship?

Creative Interns typically participate in a variety of projects such as assisting with the development of marketing campaigns, creating social media content, designing promotional materials, and supporting brand initiatives. You may work closely with designers, copywriters, and marketing managers, gaining exposure to brainstorming sessions and real-time feedback processes. Interns often have opportunities to contribute their own ideas and collaborate on team projects, providing valuable hands-on experience. This immersive environment is designed to help interns build their portfolios and develop practical creative skills in a professional setting.

What is a Creative Intern Summer job?

A Creative Intern Summer job is a temporary position designed for students or recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in creative fields like design, marketing, content creation, or advertising. Interns typically assist with brainstorming, developing visuals, writing content, and supporting creative projects. This role helps build practical skills, expand portfolios, and gain industry exposure.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Creative Intern Summer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Creative Intern Summer, you generally need a background or coursework in graphic design, marketing, communications, or a related creative field, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work. Familiarity with design tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or other visual editing platforms is often required. Standout candidates also demonstrate strong collaboration, adaptability, and effective communication skills. These qualities are crucial for producing fresh, impactful content and working effectively within fast-paced, dynamic creative teams.

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Advertising Creative Intern

Advertising Creative Intern

The New York Times

New York, NY • On-site

$20/hr

Other

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

About:

New York Times Advertising (NYTA) is looking for an intern for Summer of 2026  to help us create social media assets, marketing material and gain valuable experience working for The New York Times. New York Times Advertising elevates brands through the world's most premium ad experiences and your responsibility will be to help us tell that story to the market.

This is a great opportunity to work with an organization supporting the work of  the world's most recognized and trusted news brands, known for world-class design. You'll learn hands-on design skills, be challenged to think of out-of-the-box design solutions and gain experience collaborating with cross-functional partners and teams. 

About Our Summer Internships

  • The rate of pay for this role is $20.00 per hour. 
  • It is 10 weeks long, starting in June 2026.
  • You will work hybrid on-site in New York.

Responsibilities:

You will partner with the Design Director and Designer on our small team to:

  • Design assets and brainstorm solutions for our NYTA and T Brand Studio social feeds.
  • Help choose impactful images, design icons and infographics and layout a variety of newsletters.
  • Understand and explore our brand identity and learn how to design and iterate within it.
  • Learn how to effectively tell a compelling story about a brand through imagery, illustration, infographics and typography.
  • Learn how to effectively collaborate with copywriters, marketing teams, designers and creative leaders.

Basic Qualifications:

  • You are a sophomore or junior in an undergraduate program or a first-year graduate student
  • You are passionate and curious about designing compelling user experiences and have an enthusiasm for The New York Times and its products/experiences.
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, creative environment.
  • Experience working in the Adobe Suite and Figma.
  • You have strong visual design and typography skills.
  • You have an interest in branding and social media design.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • You are a good cross-functional collaborator, who works well with others and appreciates feedback.
  • You're a clear communicator - both verbal and written - and can explain the rationale behind your designs.
  • You have an eagerness to learn and a track record for being self-driven. 

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