Design Intern (Spring 2026)

Position: Content / Design Intern

Compensation: College Credit

Duration: January 12, 2026 - May 8, 2026

Commitment: 3 days a week

Location: NYC-based

Time zone: Must be available to work in Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Commitment: Must be eligible to receive college credit and commit 3 days a week. 

Magnet is a creative studio that helps brands connect with audiences via video production, podcasts, and social media content. At Magnet, we are driven by our passion for telling stories that matter. We believe storytelling and data is the best way to drive business results. Our strategic and creative capabilities have kept us at the forefront of digital media for 20 years, working side by side with many of the largest companies in the world, helping them derive business value from content solutions. Magnet Media's current and past clients include Google, JP Morgan Chase, UBS, YouTube, IBM, Nickelodeon, Mattel, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Adobe, Airbnb and dozens of other world-class brands. We're looking for someone with a shared passion to add to our current team.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We're seeking an NYC-based creative for a Content / Design Intern hybrid remote position in our marketing team. They will play a vital role in designing and executing our strategies across various avenues—including social media, newsletters, blog posts, and more. An ideal candidate should have a desire to explore technology and financial trends. They will be working directly with our Senior Art Director and Content Lead.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Compose engaging digital assets for all social channels, according to our style guides.
• Assist with design needs for weekly newsletter, blog posts, various site downloads, and design support as needed.
• Assist with social planning and posting.
• Stay informed about industry trends and understand the competitive tech/financial services marketplace.
• Assist the Content Lead in the archival and organization of historical content, including white papers, case studies, and tip sheets.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current enrollment in a relevant degree program, preferably in marketing, communications, design, or a related field. 
• Basic understanding of social media platforms and their respective best practices (LinkedIn & Instagram).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, with a keen eye for detail.
• Basic graphic design skills and knowledge of photo and video editing tools for quick formatting
• Familiarity with social media scheduling and analytics tools (e.g., Canva, Hubspot, Google Analytics) is a plus.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Gain practical hands-on experience in social media management and digital marketing.
• Learn from a supportive and experienced marketing team in an agency environment.
• Develop valuable skills in content creation, data analysis, and audience engagement.
• Creative samples for your portfolio.

NOTE

• *MUST be eligible to receive college credit ONLY.*
• Please be sure to send us a portfolio link to previous work.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Life at Magnet 

Since our inception 20 years ago, we’ve continued to uphold our original mission of telling stories that matter, so that we live in a more inclusive and equitable world. This means having an intentional focus on including people of color, veterans, LGBTQIA+, people from different faiths, cultures, and religions, single dads, women returning to work after raising children...from brand new citizens to those whose family came over on the Mayflower, and both junior protegés and sage experienced talent. Differently together is what drives our passion for meaningful creative storytelling. 

At Magnet, you’ll find talents from around the world with a variety of experiences bonding over coffee, video games, books, pets, sports, interior design, music, the latest meme or streaming series... and many more!