Graphic Design Intern

Summary: The Baltimore Sun is seeking a Graphic Design Intern to join their team this summer. This part-time role offers students hands-on experience in creating visual content for digital and print platforms while collaborating with various teams to support storytelling and marketing initiatives. Responsibilities: - Design and produce creative assets for marketing campaigns, including email, social media, landing pages, and digital display ads - Support the creation of print materials, including flyers, promotional pieces, and sales collateral - Develop graphics for social media, print publications, website content, and podcasts - Assist with advertising client creative and branded content projects - Collaborate with marketing, newsroom, and advertising teams to bring ideas to life - Participate in team meetings and contribute creative concepts and feedback - Ensure all creative aligns with brand guidelines and campaign objectives - Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in a college or university program, preferably in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, or a related field - Strong design skills with a portfolio showcasing digital and/or print work - Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign required; After Effects or Premiere is a plus) - Basic understanding of layout, typography, color, and branding principles - Ability to take direction and incorporate feedback - Strong attention to detail and organizational skills - Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively - This is a part-time internship (20–30 hours per week) - Applicants must submit a digital portfolio of relevant design work as part of their application Preferred Qualifications: - Interest in media, journalism, communications or marketing is a plus but not required Required Skills: Graphic Design, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Layout, Typography, Color theory, Branding, take direction, incorporate feedback Benefits: Hands-on experience creating real-world marketing and media assets, Exposure to multiple teams across a dynamic media organization, Opportunity to contribute to impactful campaigns and projects, Professional development and mentorship from experienced team members, Portfolio-building work that demonstrates a wide range of skills