2026 Summer AI / Creative / Data Internship

McKinney • Durham, NC

4h • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

At McKinney, we believe in iconic brands and ideas that move people. The future of creativity lives at the intersection of human insight, emerging technology, and intelligent data. We’re looking for curious builders, creative technologists, data thinkers, and AI explorers to join us for Summer 2026.
If you’re excited about how AI can unlock new forms of storytelling, how data can sharpen creative instincts, and how technology can enhance — not replace — human imagination, we want to meet you.
This isn’t a coffee-run internship. You’ll experiment, prototype, analyze, and help shape real work for real clients.

Requirements

• A rising junior, senior, recent grad, or graduate student pursuing computer science, data science, marketing, creative technology, design, engineering, analytics, or a related field
• Fascinated by AI tools and emerging technology
• Comfortable working with data — whether quantitative, behavioral, or cultural
• Creative-minded — you see possibilities, not just outputs
• Interested in how brands can use AI across social content, brand storytelling, comms systems, and influencer strategies
• Curious about prompt engineering, automation, machine learning applications, or data visualization
• Thoughtful about ethics, bias, and responsible AI implementation
• Collaborative and energized by cross-functional teams
• You must be authorized to work in the US for any employer. At this time, we are not providing or sponsoring assistance with obtaining work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Partner with creative, strategy, media, and tech teams to explore AI-powered creative solutions
• Support concept development that integrates generative AI, automation, and emerging tools
• Analyze data to uncover insights that inform creative ideas and brand strategy
• Experiment with AI platforms (text, image, video, audio, predictive tools) to prototype campaign ideas
• Assist in building workflows that connect data inputs to creative outputs
• Explore applications of AI across social, brand, comms, and influencer ecosystems
• Evaluate performance metrics to optimize creative effectiveness
• Contribute to internal thought leadership around AI innovation and responsible use
• Help craft decks and presentations that clearly explain complex ideas
• Bring curiosity, experimentation, and ethical thinking to every assignment

Benefits

• Hands-on experience applying AI and data to real brand challenges
• Exposure to creative development powered by emerging technology
• Mentorship from strategists, creatives, technologists, and analysts
• A portfolio of experimental and applied AI-driven projects
• A deeper understanding of how data informs creative and business decisions
• Experience navigating the evolving relationship between human creativity and machine intelligence
• A network of teammates who will champion your growth

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed