Creative Studio Intern

the Ad Council

4h • Remote

About The Position

The Ad Council convenes creative storytellers to educate, unite and uplift audiences by opening hearts, inspiring action and accelerating change. For more than 80 years, the nonprofit organization and its partners in advertising, media, marketing and tech have been behind some of the country's most iconic social impact campaigns – Smokey Bear, Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Drunk, Tear the Paper Ceiling and many more.
The Raquel Zarin Internship Program:
Our internship program honors Raquel Zarin, a beloved employee, mentor, and friend at the Ad Council. Raquel passed away in 2021, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, integrity, and excellence that continues to inspire us. She believed in nurturing young talent, fostering welcoming environments, and championing access to lifesaving resources. At the Ad Council, these are principles and values we hold and hope that our interns will embrace and carry forward throughout their careers.
The Raquel Zarin Internship Program is a remote-first engagement and will run from June 1, 2026 – August 14, 2026. All interns will be paid $19/hour and are eligible to earn overtime. Ability to work East Coast hours is required.
Job Summary:
The Creative Studio is a small but mighty team that is responsible for producing and distributing best-in-class creative on behalf of our non-profit and government sponsors, as well as the Ad Council brand, including out-of-home (OOH) and print ads, social media graphics, web banners, infographics, event materials, and more.
Interns will experience the day-to-day process of working within an in-house Creative Studio, work with project management tools, meet with key stakeholders, and design pieces that they can incorporate into their portfolio.

Requirements

• A concentration in design (print, digital/social graphics)
• Excellent design skills
• Proficient in following programs: Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, PowerPoint
• Strong interest in social issues and passion for making an impact
• Familiarity with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)and interest or knowledge to help make PSA assets, such as PDFs and PPTs accessible
• Team player and independent worker

Responsibilities

• Assist the design team with projects, including presentations
• Work closely with AC Senior Graphic Designer to create original designs
• Resize OOH, print, and digital assets for a variety of media opportunities
• Collaborate with other Ad Council interns to identify the next pressing social issue to become an Ad Council campaign. The intern team will work through the end of the summer program to research, develop and present a campaign proposal to the Ad Council staff. Help to create a PowerPoint presentation that is on brand and meets newly created accessibility standards

What This Job Offers

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