Creative Studio Intern

Who we are:

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.

What you'll do:

• 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 you bring:

• 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

What we're committed to:

At the Ad Council, we value and celebrate the unique characteristics and perspectives that make each person who they are. Fostering a welcoming environment allows us to enhance and reimagine how we reach our audiences. It is not simply our belief, but our duty, to cultivate a team that is representative of the American people. Only then can we drive true, measurable, and life-changing impact on the most important issues facing our country today.

The Ad Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any legally protected status.

The Ad Council invites all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. In accordance with the EEOC, if you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please submit your request through one of the following methods listed below.

How to reach us:

To apply online: https://www.adcouncil.org/join-our-team

Email: (careers@adcouncil.org)

Fax (212) 922-1676

or

Ad Council

Attn: People Operations Team

815 2nd Avenue, 9th Floor

New York, NY 10017

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