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Public Engagement Trainee - Digital and Design Team

Arch Street Communications
New York (Hybrid), NY

Graphic Design/Photography
Public Relations
  • internship

Company Information

ASC is seeking a full-time, New York-based Digital & Design Intern for the Summer 2026 term. This internship offers hands-on experience across visual communications, graphic design, digital content creation, and social media campaign support. Interns will contribute to a range of internal and client-facing projects spanning renewable energy, transportation, infrastructure, and public engagement — and will participate in meetings focused on project planning, execution, and reporting. 

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in or graduated within the last 12 months from a college or university in New York State, OR a New York State resident enrolled in or graduated within the last 12 months from an out-of-state institution (proof of NYS residency required)
  • Must reside in the New York Metropolitan area and be able to travel to ASC's Midtown Manhattan office up to three times per week
  • Available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, starting June 8th
  • Strong visual communication and writing skills, demonstrated through a portfolio or work samples
  • Proficiency with remote work tools, as ASC operates on a hybrid work schedule. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
  • Familiarity with AI tools and workflows (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.)

Duties

  • Design social media graphics, flyers, fact sheets, ad campaigns, toolkits, and PowerPoints for ASC and its clients
  • Support the production of newsletters, including drafting, editing, formatting, and assembling content
  • Draft and schedule social media copy across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X
  • Assist with web design projects, including frontend design, light coding, and content updates
  • Place copy and work samples in ASC proposals and create or edit ASC work samples
  • Research, develop, and present an individual capstone project

How to Apply

Apply on Handshake

Application Deadline

May 21st, 2026

https://syr.joinhandshake.com/edu/jobs/10975633

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