Junior Social Media Intern (Temporary)

Taylor Corporation • New York, NY

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About The Position

JMD Creative Agency is seeking a temporary, full-time Junior Social Media Design Intern (Co-op) to gain hands-on experience designing social media content for real brands. The intern will work with designers and strategists to research clients’ competitive landscapes and turn findings into engaging social content. The co-op runs from January through June 2027 and requires at least 32 hours per week. The intern will develop portfolio work for client brands, receive mentorship from experienced designers and strategists, and gain exposure to the creative process from strategy through production.

JMD Creative Agency is a multidisciplinary creative studio founded in 2016 and based in New York. Its work includes brand strategy, visual identity, packaging, advertising, content creation, creative direction, and in-house photo and video production, with a strong background in beauty brands.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The anticipated hourly wage is $22; the actual offer may depend on qualifications, experience, skills, education, credentials, and location. Taylor Corporation describes a comprehensive employee benefits package, though the posting does not specify which benefits apply to this temporary co-op role.

Requirements

• Be a Northeastern University student entering a first or second co-op, typically a rising junior or senior, in design, communications, marketing, media arts, or a related program.
• Be available to work full-time, at least 32 hours per week, during the January–June 2027 term.
• Provide a portfolio showing design work, ideally including social content.
• Have working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Have a strong understanding of how social platforms work and what content performs and why.
• Demonstrate an eye for typography, layout, color, and brand consistency.
• Have curiosity and research skills, including the ability to turn observations into clear takeaways.
• Be organized, responsive to feedback, and comfortable juggling multiple projects.
• Be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Figma, Canva, After Effects, or CapCut.
• Interest in beauty, fragrance, fashion, or lifestyle brands.

Responsibilities

• Design static and motion social media assets, including feed posts, carousels, Stories, Reels covers, and ads, for Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and other platforms while following brand guidelines.
• Conduct competitive and category research by auditing competitor social channels, tracking trends, and summarizing findings in clear visual reports.
• Help develop content concepts and monthly social calendars with the strategy team.
• Resize, adapt, and version assets across formats and platforms.
• Monitor emerging platform features, formats, and cultural moments, and bring ideas to the team.
• Prepare files for review and presentation, and incorporate creative director feedback.
• Support photo and video shoots and help organize content libraries as needed.

Benefits

• Mentorship from experienced designers and strategists.
• Opportunity to create portfolio work for real client brands.
• Exposure to the full creative process, from strategy to production.
• Taylor Corporation lists health plan choices, dental and vision coverage, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, and 64 hours of annual holiday pay; applicability to this temporary co-op is not specified.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed