Junior Social Media Intern (Temporary)

Taylor Communications • New York, NY

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About The Position

JMD Creative Agency is a multidisciplinary creative studio in New York, founded in 2016. Its work spans brand strategy, visual identity, packaging, advertising, content creation, creative direction, and in-house photo and video production, with deep experience in beauty. The agency is seeking a temporary Junior Social Media Design Intern for a full-time, six-month co-op running January through June 2027. The intern will collaborate with designers and strategists to research clients’ competitive landscapes and develop social content for real brands. The role offers hands-on experience and the opportunity to build a portfolio with work that goes live.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The anticipated hourly wage is $22; the wage offered may vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skills, education, credentials, and location. The position is associated with Taylor Corporation, which describes itself as a North American print and communications company with more than 10,000 employees across multiple countries.

Requirements

• Be a Northeastern University student entering their 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, for 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, what performs, and why.
• Have 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 assets, including feed posts, carousels, Stories, Reels covers, and ads, for Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and other platforms in accordance with 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 feedback from creative directors.
• Support photo and video shoots and help organize content libraries as needed.

Benefits

• Real client work across beauty and lifestyle brands for a professional portfolio.
• Mentorship from experienced designers and strategists.
• Exposure to the full creative process, from strategy to production.
• Taylor Corporation employee benefits include a choice of health plans, 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.

What This Job Offers

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