Graphic Design Intern

Smith Publicity, Inc.; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Publicity, Inc. is seeking a Graphic Design Intern for the Fall/Winter 2026 Internship Program. The program runs from September through December, with a potential to extend into Spring 2027.

It is a paid stipend opportunity and we can also help with course credit. Interns may work fully remote or on a hybrid schedule from Cherry Hill, NJ. The intern will gain hands-on experience creating visuals for book publicity, author branding, marketing, social media, presentations and media outreach,

Qualifications

• Paid internship with stipend and potential course credit.
• Remote or hybrid work option from Cherry Hill, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Create graphics for social media (Instagram, LinkedIn, and others).
• Develop promotional graphics and visual assets for book publicity campaigns.
• Design marketing materials for books/authors, including digital flyers and campaign assets.
• Assist with design and formatting of media guides, press materials, one-sheets, and client-facing materials.
• Help develop visual concepts and treatments for authors and campaigns.
• Create graphics translating publicity opportunities into engaging visuals.
• Support the design and development of internal Smith Publicity materials and training resources.
• Assist with visual branding and maintaining consistency across client materials.
• Adapt existing designs for different platforms, formats, and audiences.
• Research current design and marketing trends for client campaigns.
• Collaborate with publicists and the team to meet project goals.
• Organize design files and maintain a digital asset library.
• Work on other creative and design-related projects as needed.

Job description

Smith Publicity is seeking a Graphic Design Intern to join our Fall/Winter 2026 Internship Program. The program will run from September through the end of December, with the potential to extend into Spring 2027. The length of the internship and hours can be adapted to fit the intern's schedule.

This is a paid stipend opportunity and we are happy to also help with course credit.

Smith Publicity is a leading thought leadership and book publicity agency that works with authors, thought leaders, and publishers to build visibility for books and experts across national media, podcasts, television, digital outlets, social media, and more. Our design work plays an important role in helping clients and campaigns stand out visually.

The Graphic Design Intern will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience creating visual materials for book publicity, author branding, marketing, social media, presentations and media outreach.

Job duties may include (not an exhaustive list):

• Creating and designing graphics for social media, including Instagram, LinkedIn and other platforms
• Developing promotional graphics and visual assets to support book publicity campaigns
• Designing expert and book-related marketing materials, including digital flyers, promotional pieces and campaign assets
• Assisting with the design and formatting of media guides, press materials, one-sheets, presentations, and other client-facing materials
• Helping develop visual concepts and creative treatments for authors, books and thought-leader campaigns
• Creating graphics that translate publicity and media opportunities into engaging visual content
• Supporting the design and development of internal Smith Publicity materials, presentations, training resources and other company projects
• Assisting with visual branding and maintaining consistency across client materials
• Adapting existing designs for different platforms, formats and audiences
• Researching current design, social media, publishing and marketing trends for potential use in client campaigns
• Collaborating with publicists and the broader Smith Publicity team to understand project goals and develop creative solutions
• Organizing design files and maintaining an efficient digital asset library
• Other creative and design-related projects as needed

Interns have the opportunity to work fully remote or on a hybrid schedule at our Cherry Hill, NJ office.