Creative Studio Intern

The Ad Council
United States
March 15, 2024
Who we are: The Ad Council convenes creative storytellers to educate, unite and uplift audiences by opening hearts, inspiring action and accelerating change around the most pressing issues in America. Since the non-profit's founding, the 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, A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Waste, Love Has No Labels, Tear the Paper Ceiling and many more. With a current focus on mental health, gun violence prevention, the opioid epidemic, skill-based hiring and other critical issues, the Ad Council's national campaigns encompass advertising and media content, ground game and community efforts, trusted messenger and influencer engagement, and employer programs, among other innovative strategies to move the needle on the most important issues of the day. The Raquel Zarin Internship Program Our internship program is in honor of Raquel Zarin, a beloved employee, mentor, and friend at the Ad Council. Raquel passed away in 2021 but left behind a legacy of grace, courage, hard work and great fun that we strive to emulate. She nurtured young talent, championed DEI, fought for immigration rights and was passionate about the importance of health equity. These are all principles that we hold in high esteem, and values that we want our future interns to establish during their time with us and beyond. The Raquel Zarin Internship Program is a remote-first engagement and will run from June 3, 2024 - August 9, 2024.All interns will be paid $18/hour and are eligible to earn overtime. 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 which they can incorporate into their portfolio. What you'll do: Assist the design team with projects, including PowerPoint presentations Participate in the newly created Accessibility Task Force and assist in updating our Media Standards Guide 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. Diversity is the foundation of our work and allows us to 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 race, creed, color, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected status. The Ad Council invites all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. 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: Email: () Fax (212) 922-1676 or Ad Council Attn: People Operations Team 815 2nd Avenue, 9th Floor New York, NY 10017