Graphic Design Intern | Media Research Center | Handshake

About this opportunity

The Media Research Center’s paid internship is the premier program for students looking to advance their career in conservative media. Interns work alongside industry professionals to play an active role in accomplishing the MRC’s mission: to expose and neutralize left-wing media bias. Our internship sessions are 12 weeks and run year-round. Spring 2027 Program Dates: Application Opens: 09/15/2026 Application Closes: 12/21/2026 Program Starts: 01/11/2027 Program Ends: 04/09/2027 As a Graphic Design Intern, you will assist the design team in promoting MRC’s vision through our products and branding. They have the opportunity to create web ads, email graphics, social media graphics that appear on MRC’s major platforms, and printed marketing materials. Qualifications of a Graphic Design Intern: • Recent graduate with a Graphic Design degree. • Proficient in tools Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop); experience with Figma is a plus. • Strong portfolio demonstrating design fundamentals, including color theory, typography, and layout. • Ability to design print (promotional materials) and digital products (social media graphics, web ads) . • Ability to receive constructive feedback. • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.