Intern - Graphic Design

This is a Part Time Unpaid Internship

• • • • • Position Title: Graphic Design Intern
Department: Creative Services

Supervisor: Art Director

Classification: Temporary, Part-Time (20-39 hours), Non-Exempt

Duration: January 27, 2025 – April 18, 2025

Location: Burbank, CA and Costa Mesa, CA (Hybrid Remote)

Compensation: $18.00/ hourly

Work with a Purpose!

PBS SoCal is seeking a talented Graphic Design Intern. If you excel at visualizing, communicating, and collaborating in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to submit your resume today!

About PBS SoCal

PBS SoCal tells stories that matter through original programs that reflect the diversity of the region, and the full schedule of trusted PBS programs. PBS SoCal content channels are available for free on internet-connected screens and six local broadcast channels.

A donor-supported community institution, PBS SoCal sparks the sharing of ideas at in-person cultural events and community conversations and delivers social impact through services that prepare our most vulnerable children for school.

Job Overview

The Graphic Design Intern will work within the Creative Services department to support promotional asset creation relevant to promotional campaigns, membership/fundraising, and branded collateral for upcoming initiatives. This position will collaborate significantly with Creative and Marketing teams to further enhance and develop the visual communications for the organization.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
• Support the Art Director and design colleagues in the Creative Services department by creating graphic elements to enhance visual communication through multi-platform creative content
• Provide design and production support for a variety of digital collateral, including digital ads and graphics, invitations, banners, publication ads, branded items, web experiences, and more
• Illustrate concepts and approaches during the project exploration phase
• Collaborate with team members to ensure proper application of brand standards across on-air, print, and digital content
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or currently pursuing a Design degree
• Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, as shown in portfolio
• Solid understanding of design principles and standards for print, digital, and social media implementation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Acrobat, and Google Docs
• Experience with Figma (desired)

Requirements:
• At least 18 years of age
• Available for a minimum of 20, but no more than 40 hours per week
• Reliable transportation for travel to in-person meetings and events

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, it is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is also required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The working conditions are primarily in a telecommuting setting. However, the position will require occasional meetings in our Burbank, CA or Costa Mesa, CA office or a nearby venue. Depending on the position, job duties, and subject to the discretion of the company, the position may be telecommuting eligible in whole or in part. (Please see the telecommuting policy and telecommuting agreement for additional information concerning telecommuting terms and work environment.)

Equal Opportunity Employer

PBS SoCal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.